Software Engineer Senior Consultant - Remote (Illinois)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java Spring Boot for designing and developing enterprise-grade microservices and APIs. The ideal candidate will focus on building scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using modern engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop microservices and RESTful APIs using Java Spring Boot.

• Implement 12-factor principles, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and CI/CD pipelines for high-quality delivery.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and implement best practices.

• Optimize application performance and ensure security compliance.

• Design and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS or Azure services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Azure Functions, Event Hub).

• Work on containerization and orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes) for scalable deployments.

• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation.

Preferred Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Java and Spring Boot development.

• Strong proficiency in RESTful API design and microservices architecture.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure).

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

• Exposure to Python for scripting or automation (nice-to-have).

• Understanding of AI/ML concepts (optional, not primary focus).

Skills

API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Building Architecture, Cloud Native, Cloud Platform, Communication, Containerization, Cross-Functional Teamwork, C Sharp (Programming Language), Design, Docker (Software), Java, Java Spring, Kubernetes, Microservices Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Functions, Native Apps, RESTful API Design, RESTful APIs, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Spring Boot, Team Collaboration, Windows Azure Service Bus

Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is 85,000.00 - 145,075.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

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.

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