Hybrid Software Engineer, Placement Opportunities 2026

at Allstate

• Job title: Software Engineer, Placement Opportunities 2026
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Belfast, United Kingdom

About the role

• Join Allstate for a 12 month placement gaining hands-on experience in software development lifecycle. Collaborate with senior developers and contribute to design and code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Join Allstate for a 12 month placement where you’ll gain hands-on experience with all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• 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 requirements—including technical recovery, security, and audit—to 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.

Requirements

• All candidates must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate.
• Expected to complete second year of a relevant IT related degree course by end June 2026 (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 master’s degree.
• Applicants must provide a full list of module marks from their first year and any current year to date at application stage.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to travel to the US if required.

Benefits

• A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts
• Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D
• Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth
• A people-first culture with flexible working options