Software Engineer Placement Opportunities 2026

Software Engineer Placement Opportunities 2026

Allstate Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. Over 90 years of innovation keep us ahead of evolving customer needs.

Your role in the team
Join Allstate for a 12‑month placement where you’ll gain hands‑on experience across the software development lifecycle. As part of a fast‑growing team, placements benefit from training, mentorship and everyday coaching.

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 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.

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 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. 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.

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 Master’s Degree.

Job Posting End Date: Sunday 19th October 11:59pm

Why join us?
Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate’s European Digital Centre of Excellence…

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

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‑represent‑ed in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.