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.
Your role in the team
The Product Engineer Lead Consultant on the CICD Team plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of software delivery at Allstate. This position leads the design and development of innovative self-service tools and automated processes that enable developers to efficiently and securely navigate the software development lifecycle. As a champion of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and DevOps principles, you will drive agile software delivery practices across a wide range of technology stacks.In this senior role, you will guide the selection, engineering, implementation, and support of enterprise CI/CD tools, including CloudBees Jenkins, GitHub, Artifactory, SonarQube, and Octopus Deploy, as well as development environments such as IntelliJ and Visual Studio Code. Acting as a subject matter expert and internal advocate, you will consult with development teams, influence best practices, and promote the adoption of modern software delivery methodologies across the organization.
This is a unique opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that enhance developer productivity, improve software quality, and accelerate delivery timelines, while ensuring security and compliance. Your expertise will directly contribute to Allstate’s ability to deliver innovative solutions at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect, build, and maintain infrastructure and configurations for CI/CD tools with a strong emphasis on automation and scalability.
Develop scripts and automation to enhance CI/CD pipelines, including product evaluations and demo environments.
Define and enforce standards for build artifact management, including automated builds and security/performance reporting.
Lead onboarding efforts for development teams onto CI/CD tool stacks, ensuring smooth adoption and integration.
Monitor and resolve issues across deployment layers (hardware, OS, network, application).
Act as a strategic advisor and advocate for CI/CD and DevOps practices across the organization.
Participate in agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve developer experience and delivery pipelines.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the growth of the team’s technical capabilities.
Essential Skills:
All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.
5 or more years of experience managing and supporting CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, GitHub, Artifactory, SonarQube
Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, Groovy)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/ Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes.
Desirable Skills:
Familiarity with AI tools such as GitHub CoPilot and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers
Experience with in designing and implementing GitHub Actions workflows
Strong understanding of software development best practices and agile methodologies.
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and troubleshooting.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role does not include direct supervisory duties but may involve mentoring and technical leadership.
On-call Rota requirement.
Posting Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026 [11.59pm]
Skills
Defect Resolution, ERP Applications, Functional Designs, Integration Testing, Issue ManagementShape the Future of Insurance with Cutting-Edge Tech and a People-First Culture
Why join us?
Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate’s European Digital Centre of Excellence, a hub for innovation and engineering excellence. We’re recent winners of Best Place to Work in IT (100+ employees) and Best Use of Cloud Services at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards, and we’ve been recognised for our community and sustainability impact with Platinum in the Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey.
We’re a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value.
We also invest in you. At Allstate NI, your career growth matters. You’ll have access to our Continuous Learning Hub, designed to support skills development and professional advancement through tailored learning paths, certifications, and mentoring opportunities. Whether you’re deepening technical expertise or exploring leadership roles, we provide the tools and support to help you thrive.
What do you get in return?
As well as receiving a competitive annual salary, our reward package includes:
- Corporate bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Annual performance-related pay reviews
- Life assurance and income protection
- Flexible working options
- Hybrid working
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Access to an employee assistance programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Cycle to work scheme
Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way.
Skills Required
- 5 or more years of experience managing and supporting CI/CD tools
- Strong scripting and automation skills
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and containerization technologies
- Legal right to work in the UK
Allstate Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Allstate and has not been reviewed or approved by Allstate.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and a company-funded pension, providing notable long-term value. These features are described as standout components of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous, with vacation and parental leave available. This breadth of leave supports work-life needs for a range of situations.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work arrangements include options for in-office, remote, or hybrid work. This flexibility is positioned as a meaningful part of the total rewards experience.
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What We Do
At Allstate, we're advocates for peace of mind and a good life. And that comes through in everything we do. From building diverse and innovative teams that truly understand our customers' needs, to challenging each other to develop our careers in a meaningful way, and finally to the incredible results we're able to achieve together. See how we’re creating a better future through innovation, advocacy, and empowering people and communities
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