Platform Engineering Lead Consultant

Allstate Insurance Company

$130K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in technology roles
  • Hands-on experience with API and integration
  • Experience with Azure/cloud platforms
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD
  • Strong communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and implementation of platform integration strategies
  • Perform hands-on validation and testing of APIs using tools like Postman
  • Assist in planning and executing Azure migration processes
  • Coordinate DevOps readiness for repositories and deployment processes
  • Support data migration while considering PHI/PII compliance
  • Identify and address risks and dependencies during project execution
  • Collaborate with engineering to refine business requirements into technical solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive technology setup provided including laptop and monitors
  • Monthly connectivity reimbursement for remote work
  • Opportunity to work in a cross-functional environment
  • Possibility to engage in emerging technologies and modernization efforts
  • Work from home flexibility with required workspace specifications
Full Job Description
Job Description

Business Title: Platform Consultant

Organization Overview, Function, Purpose & Platform Consultant Work Scope
  • The team supports Allstate Health Solutions (AHS) technology platforms, enabling Product delivery, Platform modernization, Secure integrations and Operational stability across key platforms (Quotit, AgentCubed, AHIT, Medicare Benefits)


Platform Consultant's Work Scope:
  • This role sits at the intersection of platform engineering, solution design, and delivery execution, with a strong hands-on focus (not purely advisory) supporting modernization and integration work
  • You will be working in a highly cross-functional role, partnering with Product, Engineering, Platform, Security/Compliance, Infrastructure, and Vendors
  • Operates as a bridge between business intent and engineering execution


Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day
  • Support platform solution design and integration strategies
  • Perform hands-on API validation and testing (e.g., Postman)
  • Assist in Azure migration planning, environment readiness, and cutover execution
  • Coordinate DevOps readiness:
  • Repo access, CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes
  • Support data migration planning and validation (including PHI/PII considerations)
  • Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies across environments, security, and integrations
  • Collaborate with engineering to translate business requirements into implementable solutions
  • Produce technical documentation, decision logs, and stakeholder updates


Required Qualifications (Must-Have)
  • 7+ years progressive experience
  • Hands-on API + integration experience
  • Azure/cloud experience
  • Working knowledge of DevOps (CI/CD, repos, deployments)
  • Ability to execute within platform delivery (not just architect)
  • Strong communication + documentation skills
  • Work directly with engineers (debug, validate, iterate)
  • Communicate across technical and business stakeholders
  • Document risks, decisions, and dependencies clearly


Preferred Experience (Nice-to-Have)
  • Tech stack exposure:
    • .NET / C# / SQL / Cosmos DB
    • Azure DevOps, GitHub, Terraform, IaC tools
  • Experience with:
    • API tools (Postman)
    • Cloud/data migration and cutover activities
    • Regulated environments (HIPAA, PHI/PII, HITRUST)
  • Exposure to:
    • Microservices, event-driven architectures
    • Vendor/platform integrations
    • Emerging areas (Azure AI, OpenAI integrations)


Synonymous role titles: Hands-on Solutions Architect, Platform Architect (Delivery-Focused / Execution Architect), Technical Solutions Architect (API / Cloud), Application / Platform Architect (Modernization), Senior Platform Engineer, Digital Transformation Engineer (Platforms), Senior Solutions Engineer

COMPENSATION: The base salary for this role ranges from $130,000 to $150,000 annually. Please disregard the broader compensation range listed below, as it reflects the full job profile/family rather than this specific position.

Skills
API Integration, Azure Devops, DevOps, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Microservice Framework, Microservices Architecture, Microsoft .NET Platform, Platform Design, Platform Engineering, Technology Platforms

Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is 120,000.00 - 193,725.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.

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