Senior Associate Emerging Technology Engineer (GenAI, AWS, Claude)

Travelers • Hartford, CT

15h

About The Position

Travelers Data Engineering team constructs pipelines that contextualize and provide easy access to data by the entire enterprise. As a Senior Associate Data Engineer you will help guide growth and transformation of our analytics landscape. 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.

Travelers is seeking a creative problem solver to join a small, hands-on team leveraging emerging technologies to solve real-world business problems. We're looking for someone who gets excited about new technologies and the possibilities they create. You'll be working alongside a team that turns curiosity into innovation, building proof-of-concepts that explore what's next. The right candidate will feel at home writing code, eager to learn, and driven by the challenge of solving problems that don't have obvious solutions. You love translating ideas from whiteboard to working prototypes. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential; we succeed by sharing insights and building on each other's ideas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in education and/or work experience.
• 1 additional year of software/data engineering experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field or equivalent.
• Requirement for 2-3 years of professional experience.
• Programming & Development: Proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript programming languages with demonstrated ability to build scalable applications
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Hands-on experience with Generative AI models, agentic frameworks, and API prompt engineering / Proven ability to implement tool calling mechanisms and optimize AI model interactions
• Cloud Infrastructure: Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services, specifically S3 storage solutions, Bedrock AI models, and knowledge base implementations
• Full-Stack Development: Experience with modern web development technologies including React framework, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL database management
• DevOps & Deployment: Familiarity with containerization technologies, particularly Docker, for application deployment and environment management
• Portfolio Demonstration: A demonstrable portfolio showcasing personal projects, technical explorations, or innovative solutions that highlight problem-solving abilities and technical creativity

Nice To Haves

• Adept at utilizing Claude Code, experience experimenting with and fine-tuning LLM's, working with graph databases (ex. Neo4j), building or contributing to open-source projects, and enjoys reading academic papers.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level