Senior Software Engineer (SDLC, GenAI)

The Travelers Companies•Hartford, CT

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About The Position

Travelers is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our organization as we grow and transform our Technology landscape. Individual will complete advanced software end to end engineering tasks that span many parts of a system including designing, developing, analyzing, configuring, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, documenting, health monitoring/alerting, and implementing based on user or system specifications. Individual will also consult with users to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications, manage the effective use of resources, act as subject matter expert across multiple applications, systems and technologies, leverage technical and business knowledge to drive the planning and execution of complex initiatives, participate in the design/ development process, and provide technical leadership. The position is for a Senior Software Engineer within the PI Engineering chapter, focused on developing tools and processes as part of the SDLC+ (Software Development Lifecycle) effort to enhance efficiency. The role involves identifying new best practices within the SDLC, creating tools (utilizing various forms of automation including GenAI), and coaching/mentoring PI members across all job families in using these tools and processes. The effort will also involve engagement with the enterprise to help drive strategic direction. This role will also have high visibility within PI leadership based on the impact of the work being completed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or its equivalent in work experience.
Three years of programming/development experience.
Delivery - Advanced delivery skills including the ability to determine the software design strategy and methodology to be used for efforts, use automated tests, analysis, and informed feedback loops to ensure the quality and production readiness of work before release, monitor the health of work efforts and that of adjacent systems.
Domain Expertise - Demonstrated track record of domain expertise including the ability to develop business partnerships and influence priorities by identifying solutions that are aligned with current business objective and closely follow industry trends relevant to domain, understanding how to apply them, and sharing knowledge with coworkers.
Problem Solving - Strong problem solver who utilizes data and proofs of concepts to find creative solutions to difficult problems, reflects on solutions, measuring their impact, and uses that information to ideate and optimize. Also adept at making decisions that involve a significant number of factors with broad implications.
Communication - Strong communicator who possesses the ability to describe technology concepts in ways the business can understand, document initiatives in a concise and clear manner, collaborate effectively with teammates and others regardless of role, quickly extract core issues from discussions and meetings, give and receive constructive feedback, offer help when asked, and ensure everyone has a chance to share their thoughts and are heard; an attentive and empathetic listener.
Understanding of the SDLC
Effective communication skills, both within and outside of engineering, to collaborate with all SDLC participants (product owners, scrum masters, quality engineering, leadership, etc).
Aptitude and enthusiasm to learn.
Solid technical background (in a subset of programming/architecture methodologies) and problem-solving ability.
Understanding and practice of Agile methodologies.
Motivated self-starter who can grow into a leader within the team and help set/drive outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Five years of programming/development experience preferred.
Experience with Python, React, AWS toolsets (CDK), Terraform, Jenkins
Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript
Experience with API Development
Experience with GitHub
Experience with AI, GenAI
Familiarity with AI based tooling would be ideal.
Understanding of outcome driven product development.

Responsibilities

Perform complex analysis, advanced level design, configuration and develop functions for impactful and high-visibility tasks.
Take the lead on directing and implementing solutions to moderately complex, loosely scoped problems that are aligned with team goals.
Deliver efforts both independently and by leading other team members.
Lead investigation and resolution efforts for critical, high impact problems, defects, and incidents.
Act as a technology advocate, independently seeking opportunities where technology can be utilized to improve the business.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship while fostering a team environment.
Apply knowledge of current industry trends and techniques to formulate solutions within the context of assigned efforts.
Seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge and capabilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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