Data Engineer ; AWS, Databricks

Compensation Overview

The 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.

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Travelers Data Engineering team constructs pipelines that contextualize and provide easy access to data by the entire enterprise. As a Data Engineer, you will play a key role in growing and transforming our analytics landscape. In addition to your strong analytical mind, you will bring your inquisitive attitude and ability to translate the stories found in data. 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.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, for this role.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related field or equivalent.
• Six years of related experience.
• Strong data engineering fundamentals and principles, with hands‑on experience designing, building, and optimizing data pipelines.
• Proficient with cloud platforms and modern data technologies, including:
  • AWS:
    Lambdas, Event Bridge, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Athena
  • Databricks:
    Notebooks, Jobs, Unity Catalog, Genie, and concepts such as Autoloader, streaming, and near real‑time data processing
• Experience working with AI tools and concepts (e.g., Claude) and familiarity with developer productivity tools such as Git Hub Copilot.
• Comfortable using key engineering and Dev Ops tools, including Jira, Git Hub, Snyk, Service Now, and Autosys.
• Proficient programming skills and solid understanding of software engineering practices, including testing, CI/CD, and version control.
• Ability to deliver work at a steady, predictable pace, break down complex tasks into small, incremental releases, and actively participate in trade‑off and negotiation discussions.
• Demonstrated domain expertise with the ability to quickly understand technical concepts and develop deep knowledge of the systems you support.
• Proven problem‑solving and debugging skills, including the ability to identify root causes in unfamiliar codebases and recognize and resolve recurring issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members, partners, and stakeholders.
• Intermediate leadership skills with a track record of self‑motivation, ownership, and a commitment to continuous learning and personal growth.

• 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.

• Health Insurance
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  Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement
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  Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions…