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Allstate

Principal Software Product Engineer

Allstate

. Build and lead TORC’s engineering organization, including talent, operating model, engineering practices, and technical capability .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBelfast • United KingdomLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering organizations, focusing on building high-performance cultures and delivering scalable, secure solutions. Proven ability to translate business strategies into engineering execution while fostering collaboration across teams and driving technology transformation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Engineering LeadershipCloud Native ArchitectureAutomationEnterprise-Scale ApplicationsCross-Functional Program Management

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringPlatform EngineeringAPIsSystem IntegrationReliability EngineeringSecure Software DevelopmentEngineering StandardsDelivery PracticesCapability DevelopmentTechnology Strategy
Soft Skills
Influencing Senior LeadersCollaborationCommunicationPeople LeadershipDecision-Making
Tools & Technologies
Unified System of ControlsAutomation ToolsObservability ToolsCloud PlatformsAI Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in a Related Field
Industry Keywords
Engineering PracticesContinuous ImprovementCybersecurityRisk ManagementDigital Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Build and lead TORC’s engineering organization, including talent, operating model, engineering practices, and technical capability
  • Establish a high-performance engineering culture focused on quality, security, automation, reliability, observability, and continuous improvement
  • Develop future engineering leaders and scalable, reusable engineering capabilities
  • Provide engineering leadership for the Unified System of Controls platform
  • Deliver scalable solutions for control measurement, reporting, workflow, evidence management, and decision support
  • Drive the transition from manual, point-in-time controls to automated, continuous, data-driven capabilities
  • Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, interoperable, and built for enterprise scale
  • Partner with Product and Architecture leaders to translate strategic priorities into engineering roadmaps and delivery plans
  • Guide technical implementation decisions and provide engineering expertise throughout product discovery, planning, and execution
  • Establish engineering partnerships with Product Security and Security Operations
  • Make decisions on complex technical and business challenges
  • Influence and communicate with senior leaders and stakeholders across Allstate
  • Lead organizational and technology transformation while driving accountability and sustainable change
  • Foster collaboration across TORC, ACC, and broader technology teams
  • Connect engineering investments and decisions to measurable business outcomes
  • Leverage modern technology, AI, and automation responsibly to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and control management

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Legal right to work in the UK; Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in software engineering or platform engineering
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior engineering leadership role
  • Hands-on experience with cloud native architecture, APIs, system integration, automation, observability, reliability engineering, and secure software development
  • Experience leading engineering teams with responsibility for technology strategy, delivery, people leadership, and engineering operations
  • Experience building, scaling, or transforming engineering organisations
  • Experience implementing engineering standards, operating models, delivery practices, or capability-development initiatives
  • Experience leading enterprise-scale technology initiatives across product, platform, architecture, cybersecurity, risk, and engineering functions
  • Significant experience delivering enterprise-scale applications, platforms, or digital products
  • Ability to translate business strategy and product roadmaps into engineering execution
  • Experience leading cross-functional programmes involving multiple teams, technology domains, and senior stakeholders
  • Experience presenting technology strategy, delivery progress, risks, and investment decisions to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field required
  • Master's degree or equivalent advanced technical experience preferred
  • Supervisory experience/responsibilities

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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
  • Continuous Learning Hub with tailored learning paths, certifications, and mentoring opportunities