Lead Engineer

American Family Insurance

. Transform data systems and architecture to support greater variety, volume, and velocity of data and data sources .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMadison • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $99,000 - $167,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Proficient in transforming data systems and architecture to enhance data variety, volume, and velocity, with a strong focus on automation and quality standards in technology delivery. Experienced in cloud services, application development methodologies, and integration protocols to support efficient software systems.

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Cloud Services (EC2, S3, Cloud Watch, Containers)Automation Tools (Cloudformation, Terraform, Ansible)Programming Languages (Java, Python, Linux, Shell, Bash)Continuous Integration Tools (Jenkins, BitBucket, Gitlab)Application Development Methodologies (Agile)

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Hard Skills

Data TransformationTest AutomationSystem AdministrationNetwork ManagementIntegration ProtocolsQuality StandardsTest Case CoverageMetrics AnalysisConfiguration ManagementServer Maintenance

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingEffective Escalation

Industry Keywords

Application DevelopmentCloud ComputingIT Subject AreasHybrid Work EnvironmentBackground ChecksNon-Disclosure Agreement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDNSEC2FirewallsJavaJenkinsLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Transform data systems and architecture to support greater variety, volume, and velocity of data and data sources
Extract data from a variety of sources and connect it for use in software systems and development of models and algorithms
Own quality standards, policies, and metrics for technology-focused delivery
Set standards for test automation technology
Craft and drive automated test strategy
Collaborate on planning and executing test cases
Enhance test case coverage through automation
Drive metrics across automation teams
Understand project goals and individual role operations
Identify problems and unblock testing through effective escalation
Establish, use, and support integration and communication protocols between applications, databases, and technology platforms
Travel up to 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of application development methodologies (e.g. Agile) and product based teams
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of key Cloud services (EC2, S3, Cloud Watch, Containers)
Demonstrated experience with System Administration, including configuration, installations, patch management, and server maintenance
Demonstrated experience with Network Management, including firewalls, proxies, IP management, routing, and DNS
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of multiple IT subject areas, including development, testing, configuration, deployment, and monitoring
Demonstrated experience building automation for cloud environments using Cloudformation, Terraform, and Ansible
Demonstrated experience in one or more of Java, Python, Linux, Shell, Bash, or other programming languages
Demonstrated experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins, BitBucket, and Gitlab
Demonstrated experience establishing, using, and supporting integration and communication protocols between applications, databases, and technology platforms
Ability to work in a hybrid role from the office a minimum of 10 days per month
Candidates should reside within approximately 35–50 miles of Madison, Wisconsin or Boston, Massachusetts
Must satisfy applicable background checks
Must sign a non-disclosure agreement
Sponsorship will not be considered unless specified in the posting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation support for eligible candidates
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits
Competitive 401(k) contribution
Pension plan
Annual incentive
9 paid holidays
Paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
Student loan repayment program
Paid-family leave
New Employee Orientation and relationship-building support