Farmers Insurance

We are Farmers!

We are… more than just your favorite commercials. At Farmers, we strive to deliver peace of mind to our customers by providing protection and comprehensive advice and delivering in the moments of truth. That means having people who can help us meet changing customer and business needs. Farmers high-performance culture is focused on results and the people who achieve them. We hold ourselves and others accountable for sustainably growing the business and each other. We seek solutions, own our actions, and grow through discomfort. We see setbacks as opportunities while continuously asking ourselves how we impact our customers.

Farmers is an award winning, equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to supporting the well-being of our people through our extensive suite of benefits, as well as the well-being of the communities we serve through employee volunteer programs and nonprofit partnerships. Helping others in their time of need isn’t just our business – it’s our culture! To learn more about our high-performance culture and open opportunities, check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Workplace: Hybrid ( #LI-Hybrid ),

Farmers believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we have the ability to work flexibly in a virtual setting as well as the opportunity to be together in person. Our hybrid work environment combines the best of both worlds with at least three (3) days in office and up to two (2) days virtual for employees who live within fifty (50) miles of a Farmers corporate office.

Job Summary

Designs and develops Domain IT architecture (integrated process, applications, data and technology) solutions to business problems in alignment with the enterprise architecture direction and standards. Requires in-depth logical and practical knowledge in Domain Architecture and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

This is a Hybrid opportunity.

Essential Job Functions

• Utilizes in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in Domain Architecture and basic knowledge of related job disciplines to perform complex technical planning, architecture development and modification of specifications for Domain solution delivery.
• Solves complex problems and partners effectively to execute broad, continuous Domain level architecture improvement roadmaps that impacts the organization.
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance and direction to solve for and influence Enterprise and System architecture through Domain level knowledge.
• Reviews high level design to ensure alignment to Solution Architecture.
• May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for on-going activities or objectives.
• Mentor developers and create reference implementations/frameworks.
• Partners with System Architects to elaborate capabilities and features.
• Delivers single domain architecture solutions and executes continuous domain level architecture improvement roadmap.
• Actively supports design and steering of a continuous delivery pipeline.
• Plans Architecture runway for a full solution and fosters built-in quality for entire solution.
• Establishes and supports definition of Non-Functional requirements.

What You'll Bring

• 4 years relevant experience in Domain Architecture preferably in the delivery of single domain architecture solutions.
• Preferred overall 10+ Years of IT experience.
• 3 years relevant experience in Data Architecture required with delivery of one or more domain data architecture solutions, preferred.
• Knowledge/experience in any of the following, preferred:
  • Architecture Strategy development and execution
  • Roadmap (Business and Technical) development and execution
  • Guiding Principles development and alignment
  • Standards development and alignment
  • Data Technology Evaluations
  • Enterprise-level decision making
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Data Architect, System Architect, or a similar role, with a focus on any of the data capabilities such as Master Data Management, Operational Data Stores, Data Warehouse/Marts, Data Lakes, preferred.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, frameworks, and methodologies, preferred.
• Experience with any of the cloud-based platforms and services, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, preferred.
• Experience with any of the data platforms such as Snowflake, Red Shift, BigQuery, Oracle, Databricks, etc, preferred.
• Experience with Lakehouse architecture and open table formats such as Apache Iceberg, Delta tables, etc, preferred.
• Experience with various data integration tools such as Mulesoft, IIB, MQ, Informatica, Matillion, FiveTran, etc, preferred.
• Exposure to large-scale data processing and distributed computing frameworks such as Spark, MapReduce, etc, preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, managing multiple projects and priorities effectively, preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, driving successful implementation of automation initiatives, preferred.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment, preferred.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals, and actively contribute to the scientific community through presentations and collaborations, preferred.

Education You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Certification in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF) or relevant Data & Analytics technologies, preferred.

Special Skills Requirement

• Experience in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, preferred.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements, preferred.

Hybrid Office Locations

This role is a Hybrid opportunity, where you will be onsite 3 times a week. This role is posted to the below Farmers Office Locations:

• AZ - Phoenix
• CA - Woodland Hills, Westlake Village and San Diego
• CO – Englewood
• CT – Hartford
• KS – Kansas City
• MI – Caledonia
• MO – St. Louis
• NY - Troy
• OH - Dayton
• OK - Oklahoma City
• RI - Warwick
• TX - Dallas

Physical Actions

This role, whether performed virtually or in an office setting, will include normal and customary distractions, noise, and interruptions. Sits or stands for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Occasionally reaches overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Occasionally moves, lifts, carries, and places objects and supplies weighing 0-10 pounds without assistance. Listens to, interprets, and differentiates auditory information (example others speaking) at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Visually verifies and reads information. Visually locates material, resources and other objects. Ability to continuously operate a computer for extended periods of time, up to a full work shift. Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate keyboard and other office equipment up to a full work shift.

Benefits

• Farmers offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and location.
• o CA Only: $134,320 - $214,390
• o CO Only: $126,240 - $184,690
• o HI/IL/MN/VT Only: $126,240 - $197,780
• o MA Only: $126,240 - $197,780
• o MD Only: $126,240 - $197,780
• o NY/DC/NJ Only: $126,240 - $214,390
• o Albany County: $134,320 - $184,690
• o WA Only: $126,240 - $224,750
• Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
• 401(k)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• For more information, review “What we offer” on https://www.farmers.com/careers/corporate/#offer

Job Location(s): US - CA - WdlndHills-6301, US - AZ - Phoenix, US - CA - San Diego, US - CA - WdlndHills-6303, US - CA - Westlake Village, US - CA - Woodland Hills, US - CO - Englewood, US - CT - Hartford, US - CT - West Hartford, US - KS - Kansas City, US - MI - Caledonia, US - MI - Grand Rapids, US - MN - St Louis Park, US - MO - Kansas City, US - MO - St Louis, US - NY - Troy, US - OH - Dayton, US - OK - Oklahoma City, US - RI - Warwick, US - TX - Dallas

Anticipated application deadline: At Farmers, the recruitment process is designed to ensure that we find the best talent to join our team. As part of this process, we typically close open positions within 8 to 21 days after posting. If you are interested in any of our open positions, we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Farmers will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance or other applicable law. Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1033, Farmers is prohibited from employing any individual who has been convicted of any criminal felony involving dishonesty or a breach of trust without prior written consent from the state Department of Insurance.

Farmers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military and veteran's status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Want to learn more about our culture & opportunities? Check out www.Farmers.com/careers/corporate and be sure to follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.