Application Developer Lead Consultant

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

The Application Developer Lead Consultant provides code/design analysis and strategy, supports project planning, and develops code and designs for complex projects. They manage the review of code, design, and testing for lower band Application Developers and peers. They serve as a technical expert, coach and mentor for other application developer specialists and professionals. The Lead Consultant works closely with business partners to identify needs and design technology solutions to: overcome process bottlenecks, reduce use of contingent claim resources, reduce compliance risks, or generally increase operational efficiency. They are often required to deliver tactical solutions that can be implemented within a few days. They are responsible for all phases of the application development cycle: beginning with requirements gathering, through release, and ultimately ongoing user support.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with detailed project estimating and milestone planning. Reviews and validate accuracy of others’ estimates and works with project managers in continuous process improvement for estimating

• Develops code for complex to highly complex modules with high-level architecture, following documentation and development standards

• Ensures that design/code reviews are scheduled and executed; provide feedback and recommends solutions; ensures that design standards and documentation are followed and certifies that code meets quality standards; reviews and critiques code presented by team members.

• Critiques and evaluates detailed business, functional, and high-level technical requirements (including recovery, security and audit)

• Performs root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of problem and manages the resolution of complex problems

• Defines and manages process by which support and technical assistance is performed

• Leads and organizes testing reviews. Tracks and resolves complex defects and assists in planning efforts of complex functional tests in support of Quality Control (QC)

• Acts as technical expert for Band B and Band C level application developers

• Ensures project change management approach is followed and that enhancements are appropriately prioritized and developed, and delivered to Developers, Quality Control Analysts, and Environment Management personnel, and that all documentation is completed appropriately.

• Contributes to determining programming approach, tools, and techniques that best meet the business requirements. Promotes and defines development standards and high architectural standards.

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 5 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job does not have supervisory duties.

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Primary Skills

Application Development, Code Reviews, Process Improvements, Technical Consulting, Technical Requirements

Shift Time

Recruiter Info

Shriya Kumari

skuow@allstate.com

About Allstate

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. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.  

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. 

Good Hands. Greater Together.

The Allstate Corporation is one of the largest publicly held insurance providers in the United States. Ranked No. 84 in the 2023 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue, The Allstate Corporation owns and operates 18 companies in the United States, Canada, Northern Ireland, and India. Allstate India Private Limited, also known as Allstate India, is a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation. The India talent center was set up in 2012 and operates under the corporation's Good Hands promise. As it innovates operations and technology, Allstate India has evolved beyond its technology functions to be the critical strategic business services arm of the corporation. With offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers expertise to the parent organization’s business areas including technology and innovation, accounting and imaging services, policy administration, transformation solution design and support services, transformation of property liability service design, global operations and integration, and training and transition.

Learn more about Allstate India here.