Hybrid Data Engineer II, AWS, Python, SQL

at Travelers

• Job title: Data Engineer II, AWS, Python, SQL
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $126,500 - $208,700 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, ETL, Python, SQL, Terraform
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hartford, United States

About the role

• Data Engineer II at Travelers designing data solutions for insurance pricing. Collaborating with Data Science to enhance data readiness and reliability across pricing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver data pipeline development and ongoing support for Property and GL pricing use cases
• Lead model implementation for Property and GL pricing models in partnership with Data Science and Actuarial teams
• Build and serve as the GL data subject matter expert to support benchmarks, modernization initiatives, and future enhancements
• Provide project leadership, planning, and execution across Property and GL data engineering initiatives
• Execute complex data preparation activities, including exploration, cleansing, and transformation, with awareness of enterprise architecture, platforms, and downstream consumption patterns
• Translate actuarial and data science requirements into scalable, production-ready data solutions
• Adopt and embed MLOps practices across the model development and implementation lifecycle
• Establish data quality controls, profiling, and monitoring for model implementation and ongoing performance
• Present analysis and technical recommendations to influence data architecture and implementation decisions
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, design guidance, and mentoring within the team
• Apply agile methodologies to plan, prioritize, and deliver work across concurrent initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related field or equivalent.
• Eight years of related experience.
• Experience with building, maintaining, and scaling data pipelines.
• Strong interest in understanding business context and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python programming languages.
• Experience with AWS Cloud Platform.
• Preferred qualifications include experience with model implementation in cloud environments, experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), particularly with Terraform, and a balanced skill-set with focus beyond traditional ETL processes.
• Highly proficient use of tools, techniques, and manipulation including Cloud platforms, programming languages, and a full understanding of modern software engineering practices.
• The ability to deliver work at a steady, predictable pace to achieve commitments, deliver complete solutions but release them in small batches, and identify and negotiate important tradeoffs.
• Demonstrated track record of domain expertise including understanding technical concepts necessary and industry trends, and possess in-depth knowledge of immediate systems worked on and some knowledge of adjacent systems.
• Strong problem solver who ensures systems are built with longevity and creates innovate ways to resolve issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaborate well with team members and business partners.
• Ability to lead team members and help create a safe environment for others to learn and grow as engineers. and a proven track record of self-motivation in identifying opportunities and tracking team efforts.

Benefits

• 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.