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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer (All Levels) - **Company:** Allstate Corporation - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $145,075.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Mobile Application Software, Spring Framework, Enterprise Messaging Systems, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Pair Programming, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Caching, Backend, Front End Software Development, Service Stack, Microservices - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88474543/1 ## About the Role * Consultant II:1+ years of experience * Sr. Consultant I & II:3+ years of experience * Lead:5+ years of experience withdemonstratedtechnical leadership Functional Skills * Strong foundationin computer science fundamentals and object-oriented design * Must have experience working with (Java/Spring,JavaScript, and React) * Backend development experience including APIs, databases (relational/NoSQL), caching, and messaging systems * Frontend experience building responsive web or mobile applications * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, Agile Methodology, Cloud Development, Continuous Delivery, Design, Engineering Practices, Microservices Architecture, Pair Programming, React.js, Software Development, Technical Strategy, Test Driven Development (TDD), When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload. To help create a more personal and engaging experience, we ask that you join with your camera on if your interview is virtual. Please also have a Valid Photo Identification available at the start of your interview. If you require any accommodations or have questions ahead of your interview please reach out to your recruiter. Note: Internal candidates are only asked to join on video; a Valid Photo Identification is not needed for the interview. ## Description Software Engineers at Allstate (Consultant II through Lead) build and enhance digital products using modern engineering practices and 12-factor application principles. Engineers across all levels own the full software development lifecycle, contributing to both frontend (web/mobile) and backend services while leveraging test-driven development, continuous integration, and cloud-native practices. As engineers grow in level, expectations are scaled from hands-on development and team collaboration to technical leadership, cross-product influence, and strategic partnership., Consultant II - Core Expectations * Participate in iteration planning to ensure shared understanding of stories and backlog items * Engage in daily stand-ups acrosssite, cross-site, and product teams * Contribute to retrospectives and implement feedback to improve team performance * Design, develop, test, andmaintainapplications across the full stack with guidance as needed * Practice paired programming and test-driven development (TDD) to deliver high-quality code * Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and continuous delivery practices * Troubleshoot and support software products in user environments * Collaborate closely with team members and activelyparticipatein knowledge sharing, In addition to Consultant II expectations: * Execute against product and enterprise strategies with a strong customer-centric mindset * Contribute to technical decision-making, balancing simplicity, scalability, and performance * Work more independently on complex features and system components * Mentor and support junior engineers to elevate overall team capability * Actively contribute to team knowledge and engineering best practices Lead - Technical Leadership & Strategic Impact In addition to all prior expectations: * Significant contributions toinceptions, injecting technical strategy into backlogs * Partner with product managers and stakeholders to align engineering and businessstrategiesacross products * Serve as a domain expert and advocate for modern technology stacks and architectural best practices * Drive cross-product collaboration and influence engineering direction across teams * Coach engineers in TDD, paired programming, and agile practices * Lead retrospectives with a focus on continuous improvement and team effectiveness * Set technical direction and guide complex system design decisions, The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Mobile vs. Backend DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1662-mobile-vs-backend-devops) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)