Software Engineer (All Levels)

Allstate Insurance; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 145,075; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive technology setup

Monthly connectivity reimbursement for remote work

Job summary

Allstate Insurance is looking for Software Engineers across various levels to build and enhance digital products utilizing modern engineering practices. Responsibilities include full software development lifecycle management, from hands-on development to leading technical strategies.

Candidates should have experience with Java/Spring, JavaScript, and React, along with solid backend and frontend skills. The compensation ranges from $85,000 to $145,075 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and object‑oriented design.
• Backend development experience including APIs, databases (relational/NoSQL), caching, and messaging systems.
• Frontend experience building responsive web or mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in iteration planning to ensure shared understanding of stories and backlog items.
• Engage in daily stand‑ups across site, cross‑site, and product teams.
• Mentor and support junior engineers to elevate overall team capability.

Skills

Java (Programming Language)

React.js

CI/CD

Agile Methodology

Back‑End Development

Education

1+ years of experience for Consultant II

3+ years of experience for Senior Consultant II

5+ years of experience for Lead

Job description

Job Description

Software Engineers at Allstate (Consultant II through Lead) build and enhance digital products using modern engineering practices and 12-factor application principles. Engineers across all levels own the full software development lifecycle, contributing to both frontend (web/mobile) and backend services while leveraging test‑driven development, continuous integration, and cloud‑native practices.

As engineers grow in level, expectations are scaled from hands‑on development and team collaboration to technical leadership, cross‑product influence, and strategic partnership.

Key Responsibilities

Consultant II – Core Expectations

• Participate in iteration planning to ensure shared understanding of stories and backlog items


• Engage in daily stand‑ups across site, cross‑site, and product teams


• Contribute to retrospectives and implement feedback to improve team performance


• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications across the full stack with guidance as needed


• Practice paired programming and test‑driven development (TDD) to deliver high‑quality code


• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and continuous delivery practices


• Troubleshoot and support software products in user environments


• Collaborate closely with team members and actively participate in knowledge sharing


• Apply foundational engineering principles to solve well‑defined problems

Senior Consultant II – Expanded Scope & Influence

In addition to Consultant II expectations:

• Execute against product and enterprise strategies with a strong customer‑centric mindset


• Contribute to technical decision‑making, balancing simplicity, scalability, and performance


• Work more independently on complex features and system components


• Mentor and support junior engineers to elevate overall team capability


• Actively contribute to team knowledge and engineering best practices

Lead – Technical Leadership & Strategic Impact

In addition to all prior expectations:

• Significant contributions to inceptions, injecting technical strategy into backlogs


• Partner with product managers and stakeholders to align engineering and business strategies across products


• Serve as a domain expert and advocate for modern technology stacks and architectural best practices


• Drive cross‑product collaboration and influence engineering direction across teams


• Coach engineers in TDD, paired programming, and agile practices


• Lead retrospectives with a focus on continuous improvement and team effectiveness


• Set technical direction and guide complex system design decisions

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Consultant II / Sr. Consultant II: No direct supervisory responsibilities


• Lead: Provides technical leadership, mentoring, and coaching (no direct people management required)

Experience (by Level)

• Consultant II: 1+ years of experience


• Sr. Consultant II: 3+ years of experience


• Lead: 5+ years of experience with demonstrated technical leadership

Functional Skills

• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals and object‑oriented design


• Must have experience working with Java/Spring, JavaScript, and React


• Backend development experience including APIs, databases (relational/NoSQL), caching, and messaging systems


• Frontend experience building responsive web or mobile applications


• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Notes

The above description is not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities. Duties may evolve based on business needs. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this role.

Skills

• Agile Methodology


• Back‑End Development


• CI/CD


• Continuous Delivery


• Databasing


• Java (Programming Language)


• Microservices Architecture


• Pair Programming


• React.js


• Software Development


• Spring Boot


• Stakeholder Relationship Management


• Technical Direction


• Technical Leadership


• Test Driven Design (TDD)

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $85,000.00 – $145,075.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment‑based visas for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Allstate is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on qualifications. Discrimination on the basis of veteran status, age, national origin, disability, gender, etc. is prohibited.

Legal and Fair Chance

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Workplace and Benefits

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.