Investments Technology - Application Developer (hybrid or remote)

• About Us

   

  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.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

   

  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

   

  Allstate Investments manages close to $90 Billion of assets across portfolios for three major clients for Allstate to meet their investment objectives. The business model provides the foundation for daily decision-making and portfolio management. Allstate Investments strives to provide sustainable, competitive, risk-adjusted investment returns and investment-related services for the benefit of the Allstate Corporation. The size of the investment group exceeds 300 individuals across a variety of investment disciplines including taxable and tax-exempt fixed income, equities, private and alternative securities and commercial mortgages as well as accounting, finance and technology. Investment performance for our portfolios has consistently provided excess returns for our customers and we attribute that success in large part to the quality of our people. We recognize that our employees are our ultimate advantage and we seek to attract and retain highly qualified individuals with strong academic backgrounds, a deep interest in investments, technology and a desire to be challenged.

   

   

  • Working closely with multiple teams/organizations spanning the Investments Technology and Business areas, as well as external data vendors, to develop, support and continuously improve processes for moving data in and out of the Data Hub (Eagle Investment Systems – vendor product)
  • Supporting and monitoring the inbound, outbound and event packages in the Eagle application.
  • Maintaining existing platforms and creating new business solutions from inception to fully developed products.
  • Understanding and converting business requirements into tactical functional solutions.
  • Evaluating data issues through sound analysis and making recommendations for resolution.
  • Working closely with internal teams as well as Eagle Investment Systems resources to evaluate data issues through sound analysis and make recommendations for resolution.
  • Participates in technical on-call services as part of a rota
  • You will be provided in-depth training in the Eagle Investment Systems (PACE) – vendor product through Virtual training program.
  • Possibility to work US Central Standard Time on occasion

   

   

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • Third level degree qualification in computer science, mathematics, or equivalent.
  • 4+years’ experience with PL/SQL
  • 4+years’ experience in Application support
  • Demonstrated analytic agility and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability and desire to learn new languages and technologies.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Solid written and oral communication skills.

   

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

   

  • Experience or knowledge with ETL techniques and tools (example - Informatica), Data Warehousing and Data Modelling.
  • Experience with Eagle Investment Systems (PACE) beneficial although not required as training is available.
  • Works well with others, strong written and verbal communication, comfortable with varying (and reactive) daily responsibilities.
  • Ability to work independently, inquisitive nature, and ownership mentality.
  • Break down business problems into solvable components to recommend solutions.

   

   

   

  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.

   

   

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3vMQjcR 

   

   

   

  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 Tuesday 9th November 2021