Data Engineer I (AWS, Databricks)

The Travelers Data Engineering team is building an enterprise data foundation by constructing pipelines that provide context and enable broad access to data. In this role, you will design, build, deploy, and operationalize data solutions using Databricks and AWS to support analytics, AI, machine learning, and business intelligence.

Role Overview

As a Data Engineer I, you will contribute to the ongoing growth and transformation of Travelers’ analytics landscape. Your work will include capturing, exploring, transforming, and utilizing data to support artificial intelligence, machine learning, and business insights.

Responsibilities

• Build and operationalize complex data solutions, including addressing problems, applying transformations, and recommending data cleansing and quality approaches.
• Design data solutions.
• Analyze data sources to determine value and recommend which data should be included in analytical processes.
• Apply core data management competencies, including data governance, data security, and data quality.
• Collaborate within and across teams to support delivery and to educate end users on data products and the analytics environment.
• Conduct data and system analysis to assess and resolve defects and incidents of moderate complexity, correcting issues as appropriate.
• Test data movement, transformation code, and data components.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field (or equivalent).
• Six years of related experience.
• Hands-on expertise with Databricks and AWS, with demonstrated experience building and shipping solutions in the cloud.
• Strong SQL skills for producing clear, reliable answers from complex data.
• Modern Engineering Toolkit proficiency, including cloud platforms and programming languages, with the ability to apply sound software engineering practices.
• Technical excellence and problem solving, including strong debugging skills and domain knowledge for supported systems, particularly when addressing unfamiliar code and recurring problems.
• Delivery, communication, and leadership, including consistent execution using small-batch releases, participation in tradeoff discussions, and clear communication with teammates and business partners.
• Additional education/experience detail: a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related STEM field, or its equivalent in education and/or work experience.
• Two additional years of software/data engineering experience.

Preferred Skills

• Snowflake experience, supporting modern data warehousing practices.
• Curiosity about AI, including exposure to artificial intelligence and interest in continued growth.

Technology Stack

• Databricks
• AWS
• SQL
• Snowflake

Compensation and Target Openings

• Salary range: USD 112,000 to USD 184,800 per year
• Target openings: 1

The annual base salary range represents a nationwide market range and may vary based on role scope, complexity, location, and the candidate’s skills, education, training, credentials, experience, and other employment conditions. Employees may also be eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay (subject to an annual maximum); Paying it Forward Savings Program; eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: minimum of 20 days annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program

To learn more about comprehensive benefit programs, visit: http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.

Employment Information

• Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite)
• Authorization to work: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Visa support: The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT for this role.
• Equal opportunity: Travelers is an equal opportunity employer.
• Level of employment: Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.
• Colorado notice: Candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.
• Physical requirements: If you have questions regarding physical requirements, email so assistance can be provided.