Java Software Engineer-Remote-Home Based Worker

Company: Allstate Insurance
Location: New York
Posted on: May 17, 2022

Job Description:

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.Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life's uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we've thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever's coming next - to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We've been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection. We are the Good Hands. We don't follow the trends. We set them.Job Summary:Software Engineer Sr Consultant I implement applications following 12-factor principles to build out the product and iterative enhancements. They own the full stack of software products; developing and implementing frontends (web or mobile), and backend services. They leverage test driven development and continuous integration to ensure agility and quality of products. They actively participate in the decision-making process of the team ensuring that the simplest appropriate technology and design is chosen to meet user needs.Key Responsibilities:The Java Software Engineeris responsible for triaging production problems or supporting production changes where those applications are operating.

• Performs complex problem solving and assistance on diverse software applications and hardware systems
• Performs diverse technical assistance, documents findings, and performs maintenance duties in support of a large unit
• Investigate & troubleshoot production issues, including deviations in KPIs utilize information in tools to further isolate the source of errors and effectively direct troubleshooting efforts.
• Utilize multiple tools to monitor the health of each platform and, when incidents are detected, take action to mitigate through first touch resolution or escalating to respective service owners.
• Take ownership of Incident & problem management for the platforms/products, including communications, documentation, and bridge facilitation with the goal to minimize customer impact
• Analyze risk and assign appropriate impact based severity to incidents
• Identify alerting & monitoring gaps and assist responsible teams to close gaps by taking action and/or through feedback loop
• Identify opportunities for automated remediation of common platform issues and assist in development of remediation scripts when possible
• Develop and deliver training and share knowledge to help increase the skill level of the team
• Work with development and operations teams to drive constant improvement in reliability, operability, performancePrimary SkillsJava/J2ee, SpringBoot & RESTJob Qualifications
  • 2or more years of related experience (preferred)
  • Experienced in working as a Level 3 Production Support for medium to high complex applications
  • Medium to expert level for analysis and troubleshooting of problems
  • Has a background of working as a developer or in similar technical capacityEducation and Experience:* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceCompensation offered for this role is$85,000-$105,000and is based on experience and qualifications.The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands. As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary - but that's just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you'll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy.Learn more about life at Allstate. Connect with us on , , and or watch a .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.For jobs in San Francisco, please click "" for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
    For jobs in Los Angeles, please click "" for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.To view the "EEO is the Law" poster click "". This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance ProgramsTo view the FMLA poster, click "". This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.It is the Company's policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee's ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

Keywords: Allstate Insurance, New York , Java Software Engineer-Remote-Home Based Worker, IT / Software / Systems , New York, New York