Software Engineering Manager (Java)

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 DescriptionIn this role, you will lead a team of software engineers responsible for designing, building, and delivering the next generation of operational claims systems supporting Allstate Dealer Services. This platform is a strategic investment in the future of the business, enabling more efficient operations, faster service delivery, improved customer experiences, and long-term cost optimization.As an engineering leader, you will provide technical and people leadership to multiple agile teams responsible for the development, implementation, and support of modern backend services and applications. You will partner closely with product management, architecture, engineering leaders, and business stakeholders to establish technical direction, deliver business outcomes, and cultivate a high-performing engineering culture.This role is accountable for building and developing engineering talent, ensuring operational excellence, driving delivery commitments, and fostering engineering best practices. You will help shape the long-term technology strategy while creating an environment where teams can innovate, collaborate, and consistently deliver secure, scalable, and reliable solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLeads and participates in knowledge sharing activities and contributes to the overall growth of the engineering organization through mentoring, coaching, and the promotion of engineering best practices.Participates in product discovery, portfolio planning, and strategic planning activities, providing technical leadership and helping translate busines