Big Data Developer Tech Lead

• Title: Big Data Developer Tech Lead     

  Ref: 10/1/BDL

  Think Technology- Think Allstate

  We build solutions that touch 16 million customers on a daily basis.

  You will work alongside people as passionate as you, focused on delivering the best possible user experiences.

  You will work in a highly collaborative environment primed to adapt to an ever-changing landscape and which places technology solutions at its core.

  You will thrive, you will think differently, you will challenge convention and have the freedom to act with integrity, intention and speed; you will be at the forefront of developing capabilities in support of Allstate’s global business model; you will deliver results and you will leave things better than you found them.

  Location

  Belfast

  Job Description

  Data is central to Allstate’s transformation of the customer experience. We are looking for passionate engineers to help build the next generation of data analytics and software solutions within the big data technology stack.

  We need a Claims MDM developer who will work collaboratively on Scaled Agile teams, and who loves interacting with different areas to design and deliver the next generation analytics platforms and applications which will ultimately transform how our customers view Allstate.

  Within the MDM space we are passionate about empowering our developers and we work to the principal of ‘if you can do it, go do it”. So, if you believe in the power of Data to transform and would love to join a team at the beginning of this journey, then we would love you to bring your ideas and enthusiasm on this mission.

  Responsibilities include (but aren't limited to):

  As technical lead for Claim MDM you will be expected to be the Subject Matter Expert for the application and its key processes, which means you will need to be highly driven and comfortable learning new concepts and applying that knowledge with the goal of delivering a world class software product.

  In your day to day role you will be working closely with product owners & architects to review features for technical do-ability. You will then translate these features for the developers and guide them to ensure that code quality & best practices are maintained to the highest level.

  You will have the opportunity to enhance your technical skills, pioneer new technologies within ISG and will be part of a global team of like-minded people.

  Essential Criteria

  • Must be an EU citizen or possess a current UK Tier 1 Visa or Tier 2 visa and eligible to take up full time, permanent employment. EU candidates must also demonstrate they are eligible to take up UK employment post-Brexit.
  • 5 years’ experience in object-oriented coding and development e.g. Java / Python / C# / Scala; and 
  • Demonstrated experience with technical design and documentation; and
  • Demonstrated expertise in Agile development and tools to iterate quickly on product changes, developing user stories and working through backlog and
  • Demonstrated experience in coaching and mentoring junior developers

  Desirable Criteria

  • 1-2 years Big Data experience (e.g. Cloudera / Hortonworks, EMR)
  • Understanding of streaming toolsets such as Kafka, spark streaming
  • Scala experience
  • Familiarity with source control solutions (e.g. git, GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory)
  • Hands-on experience developing and integrating with open source software platforms and languages
  • Experience developing large-scale distributed applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
  • Open to new ideas and technologies with a strong desire to learn

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/2GzAy00 

  Closing Date:  Friday 7th February 2020

  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.