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. 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 more than 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.
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Job Summary
As a Producer Platform Application Engineer, you will contribute to the development of code for complex modules, participate in design reviews, conduct code reviews, create test plans, participate in testing reviews, and resolve moderate defects. Your role involves design, documentation, review, and maintaining components of software solutions for complex projects. Stepping into the Producer Platform Application Engineer role, you will work closely with business partners to identify needs and design technology solutions to overcome process bottlenecks, reduce compliance risks, and generally increase operational efficiency. You contribute to all phases of the application development cycle -- beginning with requirements gathering, through release, and ultimately ongoing user support.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze and evaluate detailed business, functional, and high-level technical requirements (including recovery, security, and audit).Assume responsibility by ensuring that design/code reviews are scheduled and executed. Provide feedback and recommend solutions. Ensure that design standards and documentation are followed and certify that code meets quality standards.Contribute to the development of code for intermediate to complex modules with high-level architecture, following documentation and development standards.Develop or confirm detailed project or system change estimates or project plans, calibrate estimating factors for continuous improvements.Design and implement enhanced technical documentation and implement changes.Apply strong understanding as a technical expert for less experienced application developers.Contribute to the creation of accurate test plans, conditions, and data. Participate in testing reviews to include conducting basic levels of module and integration testing according to process standards. Track and resolve moderate defects.Break down complex information to identify support issues and initiate action to resolve the problem.Focus on ensuring execution of change management activities supporting production deployment to Developers, Quality Control Analysts, and other personnel.
Job Qualifications and Skills
3+ years' in broad-based ETL developmentSolid scripting skills (Perl, PowerShell, etc.)Hands-on experience with MongoDB and UNIX preferredSound understanding of test-driven development (TDD) practiceGood problem-solving capabilities in resolving problems within your field of expertise and where precedent may not existSound prioritization and project management skills as you may own pieces of projects from start to finishSolid ability to develop in-depth ideas and materials with an emphasis on ensuring understanding of technical matters by non-technical decision makers4 year Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.
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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. For a full description of Allstate's benefits, visit https://www.allstate.jobs/benefits/.
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