Software Engineer - Cloud Security at Allstate

McCullom Lake, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

199910.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Amazon Web Services, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As Code, Java, Microsoft Azure, Pair Programming, Python, Scripting, Software Engineering, Test Driven Development

Industry

Insurance

Description

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 **For this opportunity, the business is flexible to hire at Sr Consultant I up through Expert level depending on qualifications & interview evaluation.** Software Engineers with a focus on cloud security have competencies in software engineering, including testing/QA, back-end, and SQL. Most engineers are also skilled in DevOps, including systems administration-style work such as scripting deploys and setting up continuous integration as well as familiarity building custom integrations for cloud services. Pairing engineers with other experienced team members ensures training and knowledge transfer is happening as efficiently as possible without risking the quality of the development. This role drives quality delivery through: Outcome Based Delivery Utilizing paired programming Leveraging Test-Driven Development Daily interactions and open communication channels with you and your Product Manager Participation in Iteration Planning, Stand-up and Retrospective meetings Ability to facilitate diverse teams, multi-task, and work under pressure to meet aggressive schedule targets Ability to work effectively across organizational and geographical boundaries Key Responsibilities Expectations for a Software Engineer with a focus on cloud security include: Design, develop, and implement innovative and embedded security controls and products for cloud and container ecosystems Demonstrate technical skills and aptitude needed to meet/exceed delivery velocity expectations as a software engineer Actively learn different technologies as needed for delivery of stories Adhere to Allstate best practices (for example, pair programming and test-driven development) and hold others accountable for the same Deliver on all phases of development work from initial kick-off, technical setup, application development, and support Serve as a leader in all dimensions of the work: people, process, technology Embrace approach of making collaborative, fast, local decisions; then course correct as/if needed (test/learn/iterate) Active participation in regular agile meetings (e.g., stand-ups, iteration planning meeting, retrospectives) infusing backlogs with technical input working in close partnership with the product manager Actively work to transfer knowledge of Allstate development practices and technical skills to other people (including delivery areas) to grow adoption Provide meaningful/thoughtful feedback on others as requested Receive constructive criticism and take necessary steps to improve where/when needed If there is bench time, leverage it to work on any assigned projects and/or for self-study to advance technical skills Developed code should promote principles of 12 factor apps, availability, scalability, maintainability and security Maintain positive outlook in handling continuous change and bring a sense of urgency in driving positive change at Allstate (innovation, faster time to market, improved quality) Embrace an organization model that is self-directed / self-managed as a team and as individuals Satisfy all administrative-type requirements such as timesheets, performance management process, annual compliance, security training, etc. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job This job does not have supervisory responsibilities Key Qualifications 3+ years technology development and implementation experience Hands-on experience with the following: AWS and/or Azure services (e.g., Lambda, S3, IAM, Functions, Azure AD) Provisioning cloud resources via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Knowledge of Agile methodologies (especially Agile XP), including paired programming and Test Driven Development (TDD) Excellent Java and/or Python coding background including familiarity with the following tools: Intellij or Visual Studio Code IDE Github Spring Framework Mircrosoft SQL Server Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized workloads Familiarity with the following is a plus: Jenkins Env0 checkov #LI-JJ1 Skills Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Security, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Java, Microsoft Azure, Pair Programming, Python (Programming Language), Scripting, Software Engineering, Test Driven Development (TDD) Compensation Compensation offered for this role ranges from $78,600 - 199,910 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. 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 “here” for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For jobs in Los Angeles, please click “here” for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view the “EEO Know Your Rights” poster click “here”. This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. To view the FMLA poster, click “here”. 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. At Allstate, we work hard to help people live a good life every day. Allstaters are dedicated to serving clients, customers, and communities, which allows employees to find meaning and value in their work. Allstate offers an environment that fosters innovative thinking where you’ll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do. Allstate helps protect nearly 16 million households with auto, home, life, and retirement products. We want every professional connected to Allstate to be committed to giving our customers the best and that means finding the best talent. We want you to be our next great addition. It’s easy to search and apply for a new opportunity with Allstate. Simply use the links below to identify the openings that interest you. About Us

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement security controls for cloud and container ecosystems while ensuring quality delivery through agile methodologies. They will actively participate in agile meetings and work collaboratively with team members to enhance technical skills and practices.