About the role

What will you do at Indiana Farmers Insurance?

Description

Indiana Farmers Insurance is currently looking for a Platform Engineer to join our Information Technology team. The right candidate will be located in or around Indianapolis, IN.

Are you passionate about designing secure, reliable, technology solutions built for future growth? If you enjoy working with modern cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, and technical leadership, this may be the position for you!

The Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving our hybrid infrastructure with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure Cloud services, while supporting enterprise on-premises systems.

In this role, you'll lead cloud modernization initiatives, automate infrastructure, solve complex technical challenges, and collaborate with application teams, Information Security, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions, all in support of our vision.

Benefits

for the Platform Engineer:

Free Health insurance

Free Dental insurance

Free Vision insurance

Free Life insurance

Free Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance

2% 401k Company Match

11% 401k Company Contribution

Excellent Paid Time Off

Generous paid time for Parental Leave

Day of Service

We promote from within our widely-talented workforce regularly and consistently offer opportunities to learn and grow

Student Loan Assistance Program

Educational Incentive Program

Several committees to explore, to connect with co-workers and build relationships

Two robust Employee Assistance Programs for you and your family

Flexible Work Arrangements that include work locations in the office, hybrid schedules and fully remote. The type of arrangement available is determined by the position and business needs

Matching funds of up to $100 annually are available from the company for your favorite charitable organization

Associate recognition awards, fun gatherings, and opportunities to make friends are part of our culture

An on-site fitness center, as well as free and convenient parking, make life easier

Responsibilities

for the Platform Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; may substitute equivalent relevant experience
Five to ten years of progressive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, networking, and systems administration
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate, interpret, draw inferences, and make recommendations based on data
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure cloud environments within enterprise organizations
Experience developing automation using PowerShell, Infrastructure as Code, configuration management, or similar automation platforms
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, organizing, leading, and managing large project
Why work for Indiana Farmers Insurance?
An average associate retention rate of 95% over the past 5 years
Financially stable as shown by our A- (Excellent) rating by AM Best
Truly customer focused
Strong legacy of excellent performance throughout our 149 years in business!
For more information about Indiana Farmers, please go to https://insurance.indianafarmers.com/about-us.
Indiana Farmers Insurance is an equal opportunity employer!

Which skills does this role require?

Microsoft AzureInfrastructure automationPowerShellInfrastructure as CodeSystems administrationCloud modernizationProject managementNetworkingConfiguration managementTechnical leadershipAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsCross-functional collaborationEnterprise infrastructurePlatform EngineerCloud ComputingAutomationSystems AdministrationHybrid InfrastructureEnterprise InfrastructureProject ManagementInformation TechnologyCloud ModernizationInformation SecurityScalabilityReliabilityData AnalysisAzure

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