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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Product Engineer (Java) - Senior Consultant I - **Company:** Allstate - **Location:** Belfast, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, SonarQube, SQL Databases, Web Applications, Datadog, Enterprise Software Applications, Postman, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Grafana, Prompt Engineering, Spring-boot, Generative AI, Apigee, Git, Vue.js, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, Code Restructuring, Api Management, Jenkins - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=582b9642d51653da ## About the Role We are seeking a Software Engineer Senior Consultant I with strong Java full-stack development experience to modernize enterprise applications with intelligent automation and agentic capabilities. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and enterprise-scale systems that support critical business capabilities. The role contributes across design, development, quality engineering, and delivery, with a strong focus on application reliability, production support, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will bring strong front-end development skills, solid SQL expertise, hands-on Python experience, and the ability to integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise systems., * Minimum 3 years of experience in full-stack development using Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, and React.js. * Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve coding efficiency, code quality, and engineering productivity using GitHub Copilot or equivalent. * Strong experience with relational database systems such as SQL Server and Oracle. * Experience with CI/CD practices and tools such as Git, Jenkins, SonarQube, and Compliance Buddy or equivalent. * Experience with production support, incident management, API health monitoring, and observability tools such as Datadog or equivalent. Desirable Skills: * Python development experience with generative AI frameworks and APIs, vector databases, prompt engineering, RAG patterns, and LLM integration. * Experience with API management and API testing tools such as Apigee and Postman or equivalent. * Exposure to spec-driven development practices. * Experience with automated testing and application observability practices. ## Description * Enhance and modernize existing Java-based web applications, ensuring stability, scalability, usability, and long-term maintainability. * Improve front-end components using modern JavaScript frameworks, such as React, Angular, or Vue.js. * Write and optimize SQL queries for data access, reporting, and performance tuning. * Refactor legacy code and implement best practices for maintainability and performance. * Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and delivery practices. * Share knowledge and contribute to the overall technical growth of the team. * Participate in product design discussions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering problems. * Communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical audiences. * Drive code quality through unit testing, code reviews, engineering standards, and maintainable design practices. * Take accountability for production support by investigating and resolving incidents, leading root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and reducing repeat issues. * Proactively monitor application health, performance, and reliability using tools such as Datadog or equivalent. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Can This Elephant Dance? 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