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Lead Platform Engineer
£35,000 - 75,000
Allstate Northern Ireland
May's Meadow 10, Belfast
£35,000 - 75,000
Requirements
Must:
- A minimum of 5 years software engineering experience in object-oriented programming (Java & JavaScript required and at least one other language)
- Experience in procedural/systems programming (e.g., Go, Rust, C) and functional programming (e.g., F#, Elixir, Clojure, Haskell)
- Proficiency with modern development tools (e.g., IntelliJ or VS Code, Git/GitHub, Spring Boot)
- A minimum of 3 years hands-on expertise in architecting and delivering large scale distributed systems, such as cloud-native microservices on Docker/Kubernetes
- Strong understanding of Agile/XP and DevOps methodologies
- Expert level knowledge and proven leadership in best practices for paired programming, test-driven development (TDD), and CI/CD automation
- In-depth knowledge of industry security frameworks and web/API security standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Deep expertise in security architecture and secure-by-design practices, including advanced threat modeling and Zero Trust architectures
- Technical proficiency with AI tools and modern cryptographic principles and protocols
- Familiarity with advanced development and testing practices such as behavior-driven development (BDD) and automated security checks in CI/CD pipelines
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted consultant to engineering teams and organizations, guiding secure platform design and implementation across diverse product domains
- Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders to ensure business and engineering needs are met
- Foster effective collaborative sessions with cross-functional teams and leadership levels
- Embed secure-by-design principles and deep threat modeling practices into the development lifecycle
- Define and communicate Allstates security posture to facilitate informed decision-making
- Lead the ideation and implementation of innovative security controls to elevate security maturity
- Drive forward engineering practices that adapt to evolving technologies
- Mentor engineers in systems thinking, reusable design, and outcome-based delivery
- Influence cross-functional teams through architectural reviews and strategic planning
- Promote and enforce architectural standards and simplification across the enterprise
- Actively participate in agile ceremonies and foster a culture of continuous learning
Description
At Allstate, we are proud to be a leader in protecting families and their belongings. With over 90 years of innovation, our dedicated team in Product Security focuses on developing enterprise-wide security solutions. As a cloud-first organization, we are committed to delivering real outcomes through modern technology and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. We offer a generous benefits package, access to world-class learning platforms, clear career paths, and a supportive, people-first culture that promotes flexible working. Join us to be part of a high-performing team that makes a meaningful impact while supporting causes that matter to you.
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