Managing Engineering - Guidewire Digital Portal (ProducerEngage)

Allstate Insurance Company; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can make a significant impact as a Managing Engineer. In this hybrid role, you'll lead the development of Guidewire digital portals, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution. With over 12 years of IT experience, you’ll leverage your expertise in JavaScript, React.js, and Guidewire systems to create scalable and engaging solutions. This innovative firm values flexibility, community, and diversity, providing an inclusive environment where your contributions matter. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and grow your skills, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee discounts on insurance

Good Office program

Student Loan Payment Matching

Comprehensive Retirement Savings

Annual Wellness allowance

Personal reflection day

Tuition Reimbursement

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years IT experience with 5+ years in Guidewire Digital Portals.
• Strong design and automation skills, including TDD and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with stakeholders and ensure platform alignment.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage delivery of solutions.

Skills

JavaScript

React.js

HTML

CSS

Guidewire Digital Portals

Agile methodologies

TDD

CI/CD

Human-centered design

Tools

AWS

Azure

Datadog

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. For more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs, from advocating for seat belts, air bags, and graduated driving laws, to leading in pricing sophistication, telematics, and device and identity protection.

Job Description

Who is Allstate:
Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. We are proud to be named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years, supporting our employees and fostering an inclusive, welcoming culture. We are committed to making a positive impact in our communities through charitable partnerships, employee giving, and volunteerism. Serving Canadians since 1953, our promise is 'You’re in Good Hands.'

Our Employee Value Proposition emphasizes Opportunity, Flexibility, Community, Diversity, and Family, creating a culture where employees feel valued, experience growth, have career options, and enjoy their work.

Role Designation:

Hybrid

Benefits to Joining Allstate:

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus other products and services)
• Good Office program (up to $400 back for office equipment)
• Student Loan Payment Matching for Government Student Loans
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings with employer matching
• Annual Wellness allowance
• Personal reflection day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Community engagement opportunities

Job Description:

The Managing Engineer supports Guidewire digital portal programs, working alongside the Lead Engineer and Lead Digital Product Manager on larger projects. You will lead and manage the program and team, ensuring successful execution aligned with company goals, and coordinate across teams. Your focus will be on designing and developing front-end portals with Guidewire ProducerEngage, defining hypotheses and metrics, and leveraging best practices for scalable, reliable, and engaging code, with a strong understanding of Guidewire systems.

Accountabilities:

• Manage relationships with stakeholders, ensuring platform alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop engagement strategies to ensure customer success and satisfaction.
• Lead cross-functional teams, framing solutions and managing delivery.
• Define problem statements, hypotheses, and KPIs, and secure leadership approval.
• Ensure system security, compliance, and production health, including support and root cause analysis.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years IT experience, with at least 5 years in Guidewire Digital Portals, including experience with CustomerEngage, VendorEngage, ProducerEngage, or similar.
• At least 4 years in JavaScript, React.js, HTML, and CSS.
• Guidewire Certifications related to Digital Portals.
• Experience in Canadian P&C personal lines insurance.
• Strong design, automation, and modern computing skills, including TDD, CI/CD, and human-centered design.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and a collaborative leadership style.
• Willingness to support production environments and ensure system availability.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Java) and automation tools.
• Knowledge of monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., Datadog).

Allstate Canada Group is committed to accommodations for employees with disabilities. If needed, please inform us to discuss support options.

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Joining our team is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow your skills, challenge the status quo, and impact the future positively. We foster a flexible environment that values connection and belonging, recognized by several diversity awards, empowering everyone to lead, innovate, and give back.

Good Hands. Greater Together.