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Allstate
Senior Software Engineer (Remote/Home-Based)
The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. As a leader in a corporation with 83,000 employees and agency force members, you’ll have a hand in transforming not only Allstate but a dynamic industry. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.
Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life’s uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For 89 years we’ve thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever’s coming next – to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We’ve been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection. We are the Good Hands. We don’t follow the trends. We set them.
Job Description
We are looking for a seasoned Senior or Lead Software Engineer to join our growing External Data Hub team. This role makes global impact on the XDH platform and Allstate External Data Strategy in general. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Java developer with significant Cloud and Data Lake experience. The candidate must have strong, first-hand technical expertise in modern technology stacks and the proven ability to fashion robust scalable solutions that can manage large data sets. This person should have a passion for learning the cutting-edge technologies and coaching other team members.
Here's more on what the role entails:
- Analyze, design and develop enterprise level applications.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with data scientists, business users, project managers and other engineers to achieve elegant solutions.
- Lead other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.
- Identify new technologies to continuously enhance the existing products.
Job Qualifications
We’re looking for a Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing and developing complex software projects, has a BS degree in computer science or similar, and has the following qualifications:
- Solid hands-on experience in Java and Spring Framework is a must.
- Hands-on experience in designing and building APIs.
- Deep knowledge of software engineering best practices
- Solid understanding of modern Cloud platforms such as AWS or Pivotal Cloud Foundry
- Exposure to Big Data and Streaming technologies such as Spark and Kafka
- Experience in using build automation technologies and CICD pipelines like Gradle, Maven, Jenkins.
- Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
- Coaching and mentoring other team members
- Capable of delivering multiple product development projects.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are a plus
Compensation Data
Minimum base salary $86K. Target bonus eligible. We are considering a range of experience levels. Offer will be commensurate with experience and could be meaningfully higher than the minimum.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.
Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands®.
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As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy.
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