AVP, Software Engineering (DevOps)

Who Are We? Travelers promises to take care of customers, communities and each other. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained a reputation as one of the best property‑casualty insurers for over 170 years, fostering a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration. Compensation Overview Job Category: Technology. Annual base salary range: $169,400.00 – $279,600.00. The actual salary will depend on the role scope, complexity, location, skills, education, and other employment factors. Target openings: 1. What Is the Opportunity? Travelers' Software Engineering team enables a seamless customer experience through technology solutions. In the role of Assistant Vice President, Software Engineering you will accelerate growth and transformation of our technology landscape. Responsibilities Lead teams of Software Engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship while modeling leadership behaviors. Partner with businesses to set strategic direction, develop product roadmaps, and provide technical oversight for large programs. Align work with business and engineering priorities to deliver meaningful impact. Build collaborative relationships with key leaders and peers across the organization to ensure optimal resource utilization. Identify skill gaps, develop mitigation plans, and equip team members with tools and approaches to improve engineering practices. Apply industry trends and techniques to formulate solutions for software engineering problems. Perform additional duties as assigned. Ideal Candidate Ten years of related experience, including experience in insurance or financial services. Experience leading DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines. Demonstrated experience implementing current technology trends and techniques (e.g., cloud‑based microservices). Experience with developer platforms such as Backstage.io, PortIO, Roadie.io or Harness. Strong delivery skills: assess effectiveness of software design strategies, develop quality metrics, and improve practices. Domain expertise and ability to consult on business priorities, optimize value, and introduce industry concepts. Strong problem‑solving, architecture design that mitigates single points of failure. Excellent communication, describing technical concepts in business‑friendly language and documenting effectively. Leadership skills to engage other leaders, share knowledge, and foster skill development. Must Have Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related STEM field, or equivalent education/work experience. 8 additional years of software engineering experience. 3 years of technical leadership experience. What Is in It for You? Health insurance covering employees and eligible family members from day one. Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar‑for‑dollar up to 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. Student loan support through the Paying it Forward Savings Program. Pension plan fully funded by Travelers. Paid time off: minimum 20 days annually plus nine paid holidays. Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, free professional counseling, health coaching. Volunteer encouragement: matching gift and volunteer rewards program. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer and values the unique talents of each individual. In accordance with local law, candidates in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. Candidates with questions about the physical requirements of the role can contact Travelers. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Travelers Canada