At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from lifes 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 Allstate is one of the largest car and home insurers in the US, serving more than 16 million households and earning over $35 billion in revenue annually. Were also widely recognised as one of the best places to work in Northern Ireland. At Allstate NI, we believe its more than just a job. We believe in allowing our people to choose the direction of their careers. Its about you, your future and where you want to get to. Opportunity is the hallmark of the Allstate career experience. We invest heavily in our employees, offering long term career development, personal growth and investment in new technologies. Every day is different, with new ideas, challenges, and rewards no matter which team you join. We believe that inclusive diversity is crucial to creating a culture of mutual respect where the strengths and talents of each individual are recognised. We like to leave things better than we found them and deliver results. We do all of this while having fun and exploring personal passions. At Allstate were on a mission to use data, math and machine learning to directly shape every aspect of how we operate. Of course, when working with hundreds of millions of data points, computer science and programming also play an essential role. Key Responsibilities (Please note these are responsibilities you will be given exposure to over the 12-month placement) Analyze code to explain and identify possible issues with created code Accurately document design and code fixes for all created code to memorialize fixes and dependencies according to established standards Analyze design materials and contribute solutions in design reviews to ensure designs meet requirements Analyze detailed business, functional, and high-level technical requirementsincluding technical recovery, security, and auditto identify the need for, and assist with, the roll-back of units of work Proactively work with more senior developers and project managers to ensure appropriate time is allocated to assigned tasks. Create and execute unit code tests Prepare accurate data for test plan and modules; participate in testing reviews Gain familiarity and provide technical support to track and resolve simple to intermediate defects Generate code work for simple to intermediate changes, enhancements, and modules according to specifications, documentation and development standards. Ensure project artifacts are ready for promotion to production. Essential Skills All candidates must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy Expected to complete second year of a relevant IT related degree course by end June 2025 (or third year for relevant IT degrees). Candidates must be currently sitting on a 2.1 average to date or a Commendation, if completing a masters degree. Applicants must provide a full list of module marks from their first year and any current year to date at application stage. Failure to do so, will result in the withdrawal of the application. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Availability to travel to the US if required. Should we receive an unprecedented level of applications, we reserve the right to heighten our shortlisting criteria. Placement Students who successfully complete their one-year placement with Allstate Northern Ireland may be made conditional offers of permanent employment with Allstate at the end of their placement. These positions will commence post-graduation and will be subject to the student securing a minimum 2.1 classification in their IT degree or a Commendation in their Masters Degree. Joining our team isnt just a job its 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. Youll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, weve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Good Hands. Greater Together. What we offer As Digital DNAs Workplace of the Year 2020 & 2022 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking. Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team. We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation. We encourage a better work life balance and youll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 31 October 2024 Skills: student placement opportunity software development