Data Engineer I (AWS, Python, GenAI)

Join Travelers in Hartford, CT on site to build data pipelines and solutions that enable AI and analytics across the enterprise. This Data Engineer I role emphasizes practical impact, collaboration, and ongoing growth. You’ll work with AWS, Python, and GenAI capabilities, supported by a benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement, paid time off, a wellness program, and volunteer opportunities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Encouragement

Responsibilities

• Build and operationalize complex data solutions, resolve issues, apply transformations, and propose data cleansing and quality improvements.
• Design data solutions that address business needs.
• Analyze sources to determine value and identify data to include in analytical processes.
• Incorporate core data management practices including governance, security, and data quality.
• Collaborate within and across teams to support delivery and educate end users on data products and the analytic environment.
• Perform data and system analysis, assess defects or incidents of moderate complexity, and implement appropriate resolutions.
• Test data movement, transformation code, and data components to ensure reliability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related STEM field, or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a data engineer role, with additional IT or engineering experience bringing total to 7+ years.
• 2+ years hands-on ETL experience with Python or PySpark.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services, preferably AWS (also Azure or Google Cloud).
• Experience developing generative AI applications and large language models or equivalent technologies.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms, programming languages, and standard software engineering practices.
• Ability to deliver work at a steady, predictable pace, decompose tasks into small releases, and participate in tradeoff discussions.
• Strong domain expertise and the ability to understand technical concepts across relevant systems.
• Proven problem solving and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose issues in unfamiliar code or systems and resolve repetitive problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with team members and business partners.
• Intermediate leadership skills with a track record of self-motivation and growth opportunities.

Technologies

• Python
• PySpark
• AWS
• S3
• IAM
• Lambda
• Secret Manager
• EC2
• Azure
• Google Cloud
• Generative AI
• Large Language Models

Compensation

Base salary range: USD 109,300 - 180,200 per year.

About Travelers

Travelers is a long-standing property and casualty insurer, guided by the Travelers Promise to take care of customers, communities, and colleagues. With a history spanning more than 170 years, the company emphasizes innovation and collaboration, offering a culture where professionals can grow and contribute meaningfully.