Data Engineer I, specializing in AWS and Databricks, at Travelers designs, builds, and deploys scalable data solutions to support AI and ML initiatives along with enterprise business intelligence. This onsite role in Hartford, CT invites you to grow with the Data Engineering team while advancing the organization’s analytics capabilities.
Location
Hartford, CT (onsite)
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and operationalize sophisticated data solutions, diagnose issues, apply transformations, and propose data cleansing and quality strategies.
- Develop end-to-end data designs aligned with business needs.
- Evaluate data sources for value and determine which data should feed analytical processes.
- Incorporate core data management practices including governance, security, and quality controls.
- Collaborate across teams to support delivery and educate end users on data products and the analytic environment.
- Analyze data and system components to identify defects of moderate complexity and implement appropriate resolutions.
- Test data movement, transformation pipelines, and data components to ensure reliability.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or an equivalent credential.
- Six years of related experience, plus an additional two years of software or data engineering experience.
- Strong foundations in data engineering, with hands-on experience building, optimizing, and maintaining data pipelines.
- Proficiency with cloud platforms and modern data technologies, including AWS components (Lambdas, EventBridge, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Athena) and Databricks components (Notebooks, Jobs, Unity Catalog, Genie), including Autoloader, streaming, and near real-time processing concepts.
- Experience with AI tools and concepts (for example Claude) and familiarity with developer productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot.
- Comfort with engineering and DevOps tools including Jira, GitHub, Snyk, ServiceNow, and Autosys.
- Strong programming skills and a solid grasp of software engineering practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control.
- Ability to deliver work at a steady, predictable pace, decompose complex tasks into incremental releases, and participate in trade-off discussions.
- Proven domain expertise with the capacity to rapidly understand technical concepts and deepen knowledge of supported systems.
- Effective problem-solving and debugging abilities, including root-cause analysis across unfamiliar codebases and addressing recurring issues.
- Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to collaborate across teams, partners, and stakeholders.
- Intermediate leadership skills with self-motivation, ownership, and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Technologies
- AWS services: Lambdas, EventBridge, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Athena
- Databricks: Notebooks, Jobs, Unity Catalog, Genie
- Data processing concepts: Autoloader, streaming, near real-time data processing
- AI tools: Claude, GitHub Copilot
- Development and operations: Jira, GitHub, Snyk, ServiceNow, Autosys
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) match
- Pension Plan funded by Travelers
- Paying it Forward Savings Program
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Program
- Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
About Travelers
Travelers aims to serve customers and communities while supporting colleagues. The company emphasizes innovation and collaboration, and operates under a long-standing commitment reflected in the Travelers Promise. Travelers seeks to recruit diverse talent and create an inclusive environment that values individual contributions.
Compensation Overview
The base salary for this position is governed by a nationwide market range and reflects factors such as scope, complexity, location, and the candidate’s skills, education, credentials, and experience. In addition to base pay, Travelers offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program.
Salary Range
Range: $109,300.00 – $180,200.00
What is the Opportunity
The Travelers Data Engineering team builds pipelines that contextualize data for enterprise-wide access. As a Data Engineer, you will contribute to expanding and elevating the organization’s analytics landscape, translating data into actionable insights through design, construction, and deployment of data solutions that capture, explore, transform, and leverage data to support business needs.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. The organization values diverse abilities and perspectives and recognizes that differences strengthen the company.
In Accordance With Local Law
Colorado candidates, per local law, are not required to disclose dates of attendance or graduation from educational institutions.
For Candidates
If you have questions about the physical requirements of this role, please contact us by email so we can assist you.
Travelers Reserves
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level stated in this posting.
Learn More About Benefits
For a detailed overview of Travelers benefits, please visit: careers.travelers.com life at travelers benefits.
