Product Engineering (Full Stack Developer - Java, Spring Boot & React)

Allstate Northern Ireland Limited; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee discounts (15% on auto and 1)

Good Office program (up to $400)

Student Loan Payment Matching

Retirement Savings with employer match

Wellness allowance

Personal days

Tuition Reimbursement

Community involvement

Job summary

Allstate Canada Group is seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer to join our hybrid team. You will develop modern web apps using Java Spring Boot and React.js, build backend services and optimize database schemas for performance. You will write unit tests following TDD and contribute to Agile ceremonies, while collaborating with product managers and designers.

The role emphasizes strong coding standards, test automation, and cross-functional teamwork in a dynamic insurance tech environment.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Java Spring Boot API development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3.
• Strong understanding of relational database schema design and query optimization.
• Proven experience in writing unit tests following TDD (Test-Driven Development) practices.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Proficient with Git/GitHub and collaborative version control workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain modern, scalable web applications using Java, React.js, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Build and manage backend APIs and services with Java Spring Boot.
• Design and optimize DB schemas and queries for performance and scalability.
• Write and maintain unit tests and follow TDD practices throughout the development cycle.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers and engineering teams.
• Optimize application performance and ensure high responsiveness.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Stay up to date with modern JavaScript frameworks, tools, and testing methodologies.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

CI/CD

CSS3

Database Schemas

Debugging

HTML5

Java

JavaScript

Problem Solving

React.js

RESTful APIs

Spring Boot

Teamwork

Test Driven Development

Tools

Git/GitHub

CI/CD Pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Datadog

Job description

Job Description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And 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 being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Who is Allstate: Allstate Insurance Company of Canada is a leading home and auto insurer focused on providing its customers prevention and protection products and services for every stage of life. Serving Canadians since 1953, Allstate strives to reassure both customers and employees with its “You’re in Good Hands®” promise and is proud to have been named a Best Employer in Canada for nine consecutive years. Allstate is committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates through partnerships with charitable organizations, employee giving and volunteerism. To learn more, visit www.allstate.ca. For safety tips and advice, visit www.goodhandsadvice.ca. Through our Employee Value Proposition, we have worked hard to develop and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, experience personal growth, have career options and truly enjoy the work they do.

Role Designation

Hybrid

Benefits to joining Allstate

• Flexible Work Arrangements.
• Employee discounts (15% on auto and property insurance, plus many other products and services).
• Good Office program (receive up to $400 back after purchasing office equipment).
• Student Loan Payment Matching Program for Government Student loans.
• Comprehensive Retirement Savings Program with employer matched contributions.
• Annual Wellness allowance to support employees with improving health and wellbeing.
• Personal days.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Working within the community and giving back.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with hands-on experience in Java Spring Boot, React.js, and relational database. The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp of unit testing and follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) principles to deliver clean, maintainable, and reliable code.

Accountabilities

• Develop and maintain modern, scalable web applications using Java, React.js, HTML5 and CSS3.
• Build and manage backend APIs and services with Java Spring Boot.
• Design and optimize DB schemas and queries for performance and scalability.
• Write and maintain unit tests and follow TDD practices throughout the development cycle.
• Ensure code quality through automated testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, product managers and engineering teams.
• Optimize application performance and ensure high responsiveness.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and sprint planning.
• Stay up to date with modern JavaScript frameworks, tools, and testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Hands-on experience with Java Spring Boot API development.
• Strong proficiency in Java, React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3.
• Strong understanding of relational database schema design and query optimization.
• Proven experience in writing unit tests following TDD (Test-Driven Development) practices.
• Experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Proficient with Git/GitHub and collaborative version control workflows.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Document Management System.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience with observability tools like Datadog for monitoring, log management, and performance monitoring.
• Experience with Python & Oracle.
• Experience using GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered coding tools.

Allstate Canada Group has policies and practices that provide workplace accommodations. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, CI/CD, CSS3, Database Schemas, Debugging, HTML5, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript, Problem Solving, React.js, RESTful APIs, Spring Boot, Teamwork, Test Driven Development (TDD)

Compensation

Expected compensation for this role ranges from $ 80,900.00 - 110,000.00 annually. Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience.

Allstate Canada Group uses AI technology tools to assist in screening, selecting, assessing, and scheduling interviews with candidates as part of the recruitment process. This job posting is for a current open role within the organization. At Allstate, we work hard to help people live a good life every day. Allstaters are dedicated to serving clients, customers, and communities, which allows employees to find meaning and value in their work. Allstate offers an environment that fosters innovative thinking where you’ll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do. Allstate helps protect nearly 16 million households with auto, home, life, and retirement products. We want every professional connected to Allstate to be committed to giving our customers the best and that means finding the best talent. We want you to be our next great addition.