Software Engineer - API - Remote

Overview

The Software Engineer - API at Allstate plays a crucial role in designing and building security solutions, ensuring the balance between infrastructure flexibility and security against threats.

In Short

• Design, build, and maintain secure APIs and microservices.
• Develop APIs using test-driven and contract-driven approaches.
• Investigate and resolve development and production issues.
• Provide production support on a rotational basis.
• Apply knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers.
• Improve engineering standards and tooling.
• Prepare systems for AI-driven capabilities.
• Support monitoring and observability.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with REST APIs.

Requirements

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with REST APIs or Spring Boot.
• Exposure to security concepts like OAuth2.0 and JWT.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git.
• Familiarity with databases and SQL.
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with identity and security systems.
• Experience with Python and cloud platforms is desirable.
• Front-end familiarity with React or Angular is a plus.
• No supervisory responsibilities.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including healthcare and dental cover.
• Access to world-class learning platforms.
• Clear career paths and internal mobility.
• Flexible working options.
• Supportive people-first culture.