Junior Product Engineer (Mobile) - USA Remote

## About the Role As a Junior Product Engineer at Allstate, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing mobile applications that meet the evolving needs of customers. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy mobile applications using 12-factor principles. You will work closely with the product team to ensure that the simplest appropriate technology and design are chosen to meet user needs. The Junior Product Engineer role is part of a dynamic team that values innovation, agility, and customer-centricity. You will have the opportunity to work on iterative enhancements and participate in decision-making processes to ensure that the team's goals are aligned with customer needs. Allstate is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. As a Junior Product Engineer, you will be encouraged to participate in knowledge-sharing activities, contribute to the collective knowledge of the team, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in mobile application development. ## What You Will Do - Participate in iteration planning meetings to ensure a common understanding of each story and chore in the team's backlog - Collaborate with the team to design systems and applications that meet customer needs - Develop and implement frontends (web or mobile) and backend services using React Native, Objective-C, and Spring Boot - Participate in daily site, cross-site, and product team standups to ensure alignment and visibility - Participate in retrospectives to gather feedback and derive actionable items to improve the team and the product - Support software products in user environments and troubleshoot issues as needed - Establish continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment pipelines and practices - Practice daily paired programming and test-driven development in writing software and building products - Participate in knowledge-sharing activities and contribute to the overall growth of the collective knowledge of the team - Collaborate with the team to identify and prioritize technical debt and develop strategies to address it ## What We Are Looking For - 3+ years of hands-on experience in mobile application development across both iOS and Android platforms - Advanced proficiency in React Native, Objective-C, and Spring Boot (Java) - Experience with Microsoft Intune, including app configuration and enterprise-level support - Strong understanding of 12-factor principles and their application in mobile development - Experience with continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment pipelines and practices - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment - Experience with test-driven development and paired programming - Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues ## Nice to Have - Experience with cloud-based technologies and platforms, such as AWS or Azure - Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as Jenkins or Docker - Experience with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban - Certification in mobile application development or a related field ## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package - Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that drive business results - Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals - Flexible working hours and remote work options - Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools - Professional development opportunities, including training and certification programs - Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance