Applied Machine Learning Engineer Senior Consultant II

Allstate Insurance Company; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Generative AI Software Engineer to develop next-generation AI-driven solutions. The role involves building secure and scalable applications while integrating advanced AI models. Candidates should have at least 3 years of backend experience with Java Spring Boot or Python, along with a strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture. The position offers a flexible benefits package and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Healthcare and dental cover

Access to learning platforms

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Minimum 3+ years backend experience with Java Spring Boot/Python.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous processing is required.

Responsibilities

• Build secure and scalable microservices using Java Spring Boot/Python.
• Integrate Generative AI models into production environments.
• Implement best practices for model deployment and monitoring.

Skills

Backend development experience

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Asynchronous processing

Generative AI APIs

Tools

Java Spring Boot

Python

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Your role in the team

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.

Job Description

This Senior Consultant II is a hands on, forward engineering role in the field of machine learning, information retrieval, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and ontology engineering technologies. Contributes to the realization of cutting‑edge technical capabilities into business applications by applying advanced algorithms and techniques to software solutions.

About the Role

We are looking for a Generative AI Software Engineer to join our team and help build next‑generation AI‑driven solutions. This role blends traditional Software engineering with cutting‑edge AI integration, enabling innovative digital products and services. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and deploy secure, scalable applications and integrate advanced AI models into production environments.

This position is open at multiple levels including Senior Consultant, Lead and Expert levels.

Key Responsibilities

Software Engineering

• Build secure, scalable, and high‑performance microservices and applications using Java Spring Boot / Python.
• Design and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices architecture with asynchronous processing.
• Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.

AI Integration & Development

• Integrate and deploy Generative AI models (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain) into production environments.
• Optimize LLMs for specific use cases and implement RAG (Retrieval‑Augmented Generation) pipelines.
• Work with embedding models, vector databases, and prompt engineering techniques.
• Explore multi‑modal AI systems and agentic AI frameworks for advanced capabilities.

Modern Development Practices

• Leverage tools like GitHub Copilot and agentic AI for code reviews, unit testing, and pull requests.
• Leverage APM tools like DataDog to enhance Observability posture for your application.
• Collaborate with platform consultants, product engineers, and digital product managers to integrate AI solutions.

MLOps & Model Deployment

• Implement best practices for model deployment, scaling, versioning, and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines for ingestion, processing, and feature engineering.
• Ensure compliance with ethical AI standards and data governance as per Allstate standards.

Essential Skills

• All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.
• Minimum of 3+ years of backend development experience using Java Spring Boot / Python.
• Minimum of 3+ years working with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous processing.
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience working with Generative AI APIs and/or open‑source models.

Additional Skills Required for Lead and Expert Levels

• Minimum of 4+ years of backend development experience using Java Spring Boot / Python.
• Minimum of 4+ years working with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous processing.
• Minimum of 1 year’ experience in LangChain, LLM orchestration, and prompt engineering.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to multi‑modal AI systems and agentic AI frameworks.
• Experience with MLOps workflows and cloud deployment (Azure/AI Foundry preferred).
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of ethical AI practices and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with data preprocessing, token management, and embedding generation.

Posting End date

Monday 8th December 2025 [11:59pm]

Why join us

Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate’s European Digital Centre of Excellence—recent winners of ‘Best Use of Cloud Services’ at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility.

We’re a product‑driven, cloud‑first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product‑centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross‑functional structures, guided by an outcome‑based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value.

We offer

• A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts
• Access to world‑class learning platforms and award‑winning L&D
• Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth
• A people‑first culture with flexible working options
• Be part of a high‑performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way.

Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under‑represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.