Data Engineer I (AWS, Databricks)

Who Are We?Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.Job CategoryTechnologyCompensation OverviewThe annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.Salary Range$109,300.00 - $180,200.00Target Openings1What Is the Opportunity?Travelers Data Engineering team constructs pipelines that contextualize and provide easy access to data by the entire enterprise. As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in growing and transforming our analytics landscape. In addition to your strong analytical mind, you will bring your inquisitive attitude and ability to translate the stories found in data. You will leverage your ability to design, build and deploy data solutions that capture, explore, transform, and utilize data to support Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and business intelligence/insights. 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.What Will You Do?Build and operationalize complex data solutions, correct problems, apply transformations, and recommend data cleansing/quality solutions.Design data solutions.Analyze sources to determine value and recommend data to include in analytical processes.Incorporate core data management competencies including data governance, data security and data quality.Collaborate within and across teams to support delivery and educate end users on data products/analytic environment.Perform data and system analysis, assessment and resolution for defects and incidents of moderate complexity and correct as appropriate.Test data movement, transformation code, and data components.Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related field or equivalent.Six years of related experience.Strong data engineering fundamentals and principles, with hands-on experience designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines.Proficient with cloud platforms and modern data technologies, including:AWS: Lambdas, EventBridge, Step Functions, DynamoDB, AthenaDatabricks: Notebooks, Jobs, Unity Catalog, Genie, and concepts such as Autoloader, streaming, and near real-time data processingExperience working with AI tools and concepts (e.g., Claude) and familiarity with developer productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot.Comfortable using key engineering and DevOps tools, including Jira, GitHub, Snyk, ServiceNow, and Autosys.Proficient programming skills and solid understanding of software engineering practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control.The ability to deliver work at a steady, predictable pace to achieve commitments, decompose work assignments into small batch releases, and contribute to tradeoff and negotiation discussions.Demonstrated track record of domain expertise including the ability to understand technical concepts and possess in-depth knowledge of immediate systems worked on.Proven problem solving skills including debugging skills, allowing you to determine source of issues in unfamiliar code or systems and the ability to recognize and solve repetitive problems.Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with team members and business partners.Leadership - Intermediate leadership skills with a proven track record of self-motivation in identifying personal growth opportunities.What is a Must Have?Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in education and/or work experience.2 additional years of software/data engineering experience.What Is in It for You?Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.Employment PracticesTravelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit .SummaryLocation: CT - Hartford; MN - St. PaulType: Full time