Product Feature Technical Leader (Java)

• About Us

   

  At Allstate Northern Ireland, we believe it’s more than just a job.  We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers.  It’s about you, your future and where you want to get to.

   

  Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience.  We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies.  Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards — no matter which team you join.

   

  We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised.  We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results.  We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance.

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast/ Derry – Londonderry / Strabane

   

   

  Your role in the team

   

  Transformative Growth PMP (Product Management Platform) aka; The next generation Insurance Engine for all of Allstate is now ready to take shape and an opportunity has become available within ANI to build this contemporary\leading edge platform and be part of transforming Allstate’s technology and business model. These key hires will have the opportunity to influence the future platform architecture, technology selection & long-term roadmap.

   

  The TGPM (Transformative Growth Product Management) Group is a newly formed organisation as part of Transformative Growth. These key hires will have direct access to Global Leadership, bringing their knowledge & experience to the decision-making process.

   

  This team will be responsible for creating modular components that will facilitate the creation of new Policy Platforms across Allstate. Using the latest technologies on the foundational core of JAVA, Spring plus Cloud, this team will be exposed to the forefront of technology challenges and Design Thinking.

   

  • Leader in Design Thinking.
  • Design Models.CICD / DevOps Principles.
  • Container Management – eg; Docker & Kubernetes.
  • Create and implement technical solutions.
  • Cross site Team Experience.
  • Prepare and execute all phases of the SDLC (Agile Scrum) to agreed standards and specifications.
  • Operate in an Agile framework integrating all the components of this Customer Focused journey to ensure the Allstate Customer experience across all touchpoints is best in class.
  • Drive improvement and innovation across the entire technology team

   

   

  The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

   

  • Delivered several large-scale projects as a Technical Leader

  • Demonstrable hands on experience of; JAVA, Spring, Cloud (PCF preferable), React, Flux, JSON, Mongo dB

  • Examples of where innovative thinking and new technologies have been introduced

  • Experience of prototyping and working in a continuous improvement environment

  • Ability to solve problems in a timely, structured manner with strong analytical approach.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Desire to work in dynamic and challenging environments

  • Willingness to further develop technical skills

  • Ability to work well with people at all levels, empowering collaboration globally

  • Self-motivated and can work well under pressure

   

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • Candidates must have 5yrs general Development experience
  • Development experience (of at least 3 yrs) in line with the latest version of the following technologies; JAVA, Spring, Cloud (PCF preferable), React, Flux, JSON, Mongo dB
  • Development experience of Container Management – eg; Docker & Kubernetes
  • Object Oriented Programming and Design, UML experience with Java design patterns
  • SOAP/HTTP/Web Services
  • DB Technologies; Structured and Unstructured

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Experience in working in an Agile environment
  • Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Business Driven Development (BDD)
  • Knowledge of systems that support Continuous Integration (CI systems) - GitHub, Maven, Jenkins etc
  • Acceptance testing tools for UI scripting (E.g. Robot Framework, Selenium Scripts etc.)
  • PEN Testing
  • Static Code Analysis Tools

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

   

  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.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 25th June