Lead Engineer

Posted 4 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
99K-167K Annually
Entry level
Insurance
The Role
Leads test automation strategy, quality standards, metrics, and test coverage improvements. Develops automated testing for cloud environments, coordinates test planning and execution, and removes delivery blockers. Requires expertise in cloud services, system and network administration, infrastructure automation, programming, continuous integration, and application integration protocols.
Summary Generated by Built In
This position transforms our data systems and architecture to support greater variety, volume, and velocity of data and data sources. Extracts data from a variety of sources and find ways to connect them and make them suitable for use in software systems and for the development of models and algorithms.

Position Compensation Range:

$99,000.00 - $167,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities
•Owns quality standards, policies, and metrics for delivery with a focus ontechnology.
•Sets the standard for test automation technology.
•Crafts and drives automated test strategy.
•Collaborates and drives the strategic path for planning and executing test cases.
•Enhances test case coverage through automation.
•Drives metrics across automation teams.
•Demonstrates strong management skill in understanding project goals, individual role operations, the delivery process, identifying problems, and unblocking testing through effective escalation.
•Demonstrates strong personal discipline in goal setting and achieving results.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
•Demonstrated  knowledge and understanding of application development methodologies (e.g. Agile) and product based teams.
•Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of key Cloud services (EC2, S3, Cloud Watch, Containers).
•Demonstrated experience with System Administration (configuration, installations, patch management, server maintenance, etc.) and Network Management (firewalls, proxies, IP management, routing, DNS).
•Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of multiple IT subject areas (e.g. development, testing, configuration, deployment, monitoring etc.).
•Demonstrated experience building automation for cloud environments using tools such as Cloudformation, Terraform & Ansible.
•Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: Java, Python, Linux, Shell, Bash or other programming languages.
•Demonstrated experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, BitBucket, Gitlab, etc.
•Demonstrated experience establishing, using and supporting integration and communication protocols between applications, databases, and technology platforms.
Licenses:
•Not Applicable.
Travel Requirements
•Up to 10%.
Physical Requirements
•Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Working Conditions
•Not Applicable.

Additional Information
  • To ensure a strong start, all employees participate in our New Employee Orientation during their first week.  This experience is held in person at our Madison, WI Headquarters or one of our AmFam core locations to help you connect with our mission, meet key team members and build relationships that support your growth.  At times, sessions may be delivered virtually based on scheduling and availability. 
  • Offer to selected candidate will be made contingent on the results of applicable background checks
  • Offer to selected candidate is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions
  • Sponsorship will not be considered for this position unless specified in the posting

In this hybrid role, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10 days per month from the office. Candidates should reside within approximately 35-50 miles of one of the following office locations: Madison, WI 53783; Boston, MA 02210

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

American Family Insurance is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation.

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Skills Required

  • Knowledge and understanding of application development methodologies, including Agile, and product-based teams
  • Knowledge and understanding of key cloud services, including EC2, S3, CloudWatch, and containers
  • Experience with system administration, including configuration, installations, patch management, and server maintenance
  • Experience with network management, including firewalls, proxies, IP management, routing, and DNS
  • Knowledge and understanding of multiple IT subject areas, including development, testing, configuration, deployment, and monitoring
  • Experience building automation for cloud environments using CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible
  • Experience with one or more programming languages or technologies, including Java, Python, Linux, Shell, or Bash
  • Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, BitBucket, or GitLab
  • Experience establishing, using, and supporting integration and communication protocols between applications, databases, and technology platforms

American Family Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Family Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by American Family Insurance.

  • Pay Growth & Progression Compensation has seen multiple increases, including a higher internal minimum hourly wage effective 2025 for many customer‑facing and claims roles. These moves indicate continued investment to raise the pay floor and improve total rewards competitiveness.
  • Retirement Support The total package includes a 401(k) with company match alongside a company‑funded cash‑balance pension, strengthening long‑term financial security. This combination is positioned as a standout element within the overall benefits mix.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave was expanded in 2025 for birthing parents and for all parents, including adoptive and foster. Caregiver leave adds further family support within the leave portfolio.

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The Company
HQ: Madison, WI
16,528 Employees
Year Founded: 1927

What We Do

For more than 85 years, American Family Insurance has built its reputation on sound principles. We strive to provide you industry-leading service, exceptional claims experience and products that build long-term relationships. This is accomplished by treating policyholders fairly in a helpful and caring way and making it easy and convenient to work with us. We know our customers like family. American Family Insurance thrives by conducting its business in accordance with the highest ethical standards and the law at all times. Integrity is part of our culture and always has been. The reputation we enjoy and trust-based relationships we have built with our customers are determined by the example set by management and the character and good judgment exercised at all levels of our organization. It’s a way of doing business that our customers have come to expect from us and a standard that we continue to live up to.

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