Data Engineer I (AWS, Python, SQL)

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?As a Data Engineer I at Travelers, you'll contribute to how Business Insurance General Liability (GL) and CMP pricing decisions are powered by data. Working alongside Actuarial and Data Science partners, you'll help turn analytical ideas into trusted, production-grade assets that directly influence pricing outcomes across core insurance products.You'll build growing domain expertise in GL and CMP while contributing to modernization efforts and evolving pricing capabilities. Through high-visibility initiatives, your work will help strengthen data reliability, model readiness, and long-term scalability across pricing platforms.The ideal candidate is eager to grow as a data engineer, curious about the insurance domain, and energized by cross-functional collaboration. You'll be supported by experienced engineers and leaders who are invested in your development. Your contributions will help advance Travelers' pricing strategies in a dynamic and evolving insurance marketplace.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.Deep, hands-on experience with modern engineering tools and practices, including:Cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and model implementation in the cloudProgramming in Python and SQLWorking with data engineering concepts and building/maintaining data pipelinesAI-native solutions and modern software engineering practices (e.g., APIs, microservices, test automation)Proven ability to deliver high-quality solutions at a steady, predictable pace:Breaks work into small, releasable incrementsDelivers complete, robust solutions while effectively managing tradeoffsDemonstrated domain expertise, including:Strong understanding of relevant technical concepts and industry trendsIn-depth knowledge of the systems you’ve worked on and familiarity with adjacent systemsStrong problem-solving skills with a focus on building resilient, long-lived systems and finding innovative ways to resolve issues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, product partners, and business stakeholders.Proven experience leading or mentoring other engineers and helping to create a safe, inclusive environment where others can learn and grow.Self-motivated, with a track record of proactively identifying opportunities, driving improvements, and following through on team efforts.Preferred, Not Required:Experience in or exposure to the insurance industry, or a strong desire to learn the domain.Experience with Infrastructure as Code and DevOps tooling, such as Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.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