Principal Engineer, Database as a Service

Allstate

Principal Engineer leading Allstate’s enterprise DBaaS modernization and cloud database strategy. Advancing automation, cloud platforms, security, resiliency, and AI-ready data services.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeIllinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $199,000 - $274,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in database engineering and platform modernization, with a strong focus on SQL Server and Oracle. Proven ability to lead technical teams, influence enterprise technology strategy, and establish standards for operational excellence and security.

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Database EngineeringPlatform EngineeringSQL ServerOracleInfrastructure as Code

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Hard Skills

Database ArchitectureAutomationAPIsDevOpsCloud EngineeringPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisSelf-Service PlatformsOperational Automation

Soft Skills

MentoringInfluencing StakeholdersLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPKubernetesContainers

Certifications & Qualifications

Cloud CertificationsDatabase CertificationsArchitecture Certifications

Industry Keywords

DBaaSAI/MLAnalyticsFinOpsEnterprise Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMongoDBOraclePostgresRedisSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the vision, technical strategy, and execution of Allstate’s Database as a Service (DBaaS) platform
Serve as a hands-on technical leader and senior engineering resource for database architecture, platform modernization, and technical execution
Stabilize, standardize, and modernize critical SQL Server and Oracle database platforms
Advance Infrastructure as Code, APIs, automation, and self-service capabilities
Define and build next-generation database capabilities for AI, analytics, and enterprise priorities
Partner with engineering, architecture, infrastructure, security, product, and senior technology leaders
Influence highly visible technology decisions across senior technical leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Establish metrics and KPIs for reliability, automation adoption, developer experience, performance, resiliency, and operational excellence
Establish enterprise standards for database security, observability, resiliency, and operational excellence
Mentor engineers, architects, and technical leaders
Influence vendor roadmaps and strategic technology partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience in database engineering, platform engineering, cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or related technical disciplines
5+ years leading large-scale enterprise database platforms, platform engineering initiatives, or modernization programs
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
Deep expertise in enterprise database platforms, including significant SQL Server and/or Oracle experience
Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, or cloud-native database services
Strong experience with automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), APIs, DevOps, and platform engineering practices
Experience building, transforming, or modernizing self-service platforms and operational automation capabilities
Experience operating in large, complex enterprise environments
Experience designing highly available, resilient, secure, and scalable platforms supporting business-critical applications
Ability to influence enterprise technology strategy, architecture decisions, engineering roadmaps, and senior technical stakeholders
Experience partnering with engineering, architecture, security, infrastructure, and product leaders
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and drive organizational change
Preferred: experience with DBaaS platforms, AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, containers, cloud migrations, FinOps, AI/ML, analytics, vector databases, or LLM infrastructure
Industry certifications in cloud, database, architecture, or related disciplines are preferred
Must submit to a background investigation
Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position
Reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload
Dedicated, private workspace free from distractions with appropriate desk and seating

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs
Remote work arrangement
Opportunity for professional growth and skills development
Opportunity to support meaningful causes
Dedicated, private home workspace requirement with appropriate desk and seating