Java Backend Developer Consultant II

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

Software engineer Consultant II develops code for complex modules, participates in design reviews, conducts code reviews, creates test plans and participates in testing reviews, and resolves moderate defects. Required skills for this role is Java 8 (must), Java 17 (good to have), Spring boot, REST APIs, microservices based architecture. The Consultant II designs, documents, reviews, and maintains components of software solutions for complex projects. Under limited supervision, the Consultant II works closely with business partners to identify needs and design technology solutions to overcome process bottlenecks, reduce use of contingent claim resources, reduce compliance risks, or generally increase operational efficiency. They are often required to deliver tactical solutions that can be implemented within a few days. They are responsible for all phases of the application development cycle: beginning with requirements gathering, through release, and ultimately ongoing user support.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes change management activities supporting production deployment to Developers, Quality Control Analysts, and Environment Management personnel

• Identifies support issues and initiate action to resolve the problem and provides technical assistance to resolve complex issues.

• Creates accurate test plans, conditions, and data; participates in testing reviews to include conducting basic levels of module and integration testing according to process standards; track and resolve moderate defects.

• Creates enhanced technical documentation and implement changes

• Develops or confirms detailed project or system change estimates or project plans, calibrate estimating factors for continuous improvements