Sr. Associate Data Engineer

The Senior Associate Data Engineer role at The Travelers Companies, Inc. focuses on advancing the organization’s analytics ecosystem through the design, delivery, and operational support of data solutions. The position emphasizes building capabilities that enable data capture, exploration, transformation, and use across business intelligence and AI and machine learning initiatives.

Location

Hartford, CT (onsite)

Salary

USD 94,400 - 155,800 per yearly

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

The Travelers Data Engineering team creates pipelines that contextualize and make data accessible for the enterprise. In this role, you will help guide the growth and transformation of the analytics landscape by delivering data solutions that support Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and business intelligence and insights.

Responsibilities

• Build and operationalize data solutions, correct issues, apply transformations, and recommend data cleansing and quality improvements.
• Participate in the design of data solutions.
• Analyze data sources to determine their value and recommend which data to include in analytical processes.
• Apply core data management competencies, including data governance, data security, and data quality.
• Partner with team members and business users to support delivery and educate end users on data products and the analytics environment.
• Conduct data and system analysis, assessment, and resolution for defects and incidents of moderate complexity, correcting as appropriate.
• Test data movement, transformation code, and data components.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM related field or equivalent.
• Five years of related experience.
• Experience leveraging AI technologies, including OpenAI and AWS Bedrock, to drive innovative projects.
• Technical proficiency with Python, SQL, AWS, Databricks, and additional tools to develop robust AI applications.
• Terraform expertise to streamline infrastructure management and deployment.
• Proficiency using tools, techniques, and manipulation across cloud platforms and programming languages, with an understanding of software engineering practices.
• Ability to deliver work at a steady and predictable pace, decompose assignments into smaller batch releases, and contribute to tradeoff and negotiation discussions.
• Demonstrated domain expertise, including understanding technical concepts and in-depth knowledge of the systems worked on.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including debugging to determine the source of issues in unfamiliar code or systems and recognize and solve recurring problems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and business partners.
• Intermediate leadership skills, with a proven track record of self-motivation and identifying personal growth opportunities.
• Developing knowledge of tools and techniques across cloud platforms, programming languages, and software engineering practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in education and/or work experience.
• 1 additional year of software/data engineering experience.

Technologies

• OpenAI
• AWS Bedrock
• Python
• SQL
• AWS
• Databricks
• Terraform

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range is a nationwide market range and reflects a broad set of salary outcomes for this role across the country. The final salary will be determined based on factors including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as 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 (from the first day of employment)
• 401(k) match dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay (subject to an annual maximum)
• Paying it Forward Savings Program (student loan debt) with annual contribution to 401(k) when you make a payment
• Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers
• Paid Time Off: minimum of 20 days annually plus nine paid company Holidays
• Wellness Program including tools, discounts, resources, and mental health program with free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other resources
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program

Employment Practices and Work Authorization

• Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. The company values unique abilities and talents and recognizes the benefits of differences.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
• The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT for this role.

Local Law Notice (Colorado)

Candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

Physical Requirements

If you have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, email the company so they can assist you.