Web Application Developer - (SQL and C#) - hybrid

• 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).

   

  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 is seeking a well-qualified, experienced, and talented Developer to join Enterprise Shared Services.

   

  The SharePoint Online Developer candidate should be able to analyze, recommend and assist in Implementing SharePoint technologies to support opportunities that will benefit the entire Business Enterprise.

   

   

  Responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

   

  • Developing the AllConnect platform into Allstate’s new Digital Workplace
  • Integrating externally sourced data via PCF or Apigee into the Digital Workplace
  • Unit Testing
  • Support Business partners in developing the platform

   

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • At minimum 3 years' IT industry experience including recent extensive experience with SQL and C#
  • Experienced developing and maintaining front and backend applications utilizing technologies and frameworks for example Node.js, React, TypeScript etc
  • Utilizing REST API’s for interacting and integrating with various platforms

   

   

  The successful candidate must also demonstrate competency in:

   

  • The ability to work directly in a team environment with a business group to translate business requirements into reporting solutions and solving potentially complex problems.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to work effectively between organizations at all levels
  • Ability to work on a team as well as independently with minimal supervision to achieve project milestones and deadlines
  • Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Experience working within the Microsoft Stack:  Azure, MS 365, SharePoint etc.
  • Well versed in developing solutions and components utilizing SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
  • Experience using jQuery, Client Object Model, and Service Oriented Architecture
  • Prior experience administering and developing for SharePoint Online
  • Microsoft Command-Line Scripting experience PowerShell, Jenkins etc.
  • Experience in SharePoint branding using out of the box Microsoft SharePoint functionality and Office UI
  • Experience supporting any public and/or private Cloud environment
  • Microsoft Certifications are preferred

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 & 2022 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 Monday 5th September 2022