Senior Director, Data Engineering

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, Enterprise Architect, Infrastructure as code, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, NoSQL, Python Programming, SQL

Job Description

What Is the Opportunity?

We are looking for an experienced Senior Director to grow and lead a team of data engineers as they apply artificial intelligence and automation in the Business Insurance Data and Analytics landscape. The ideal candidate will (1) have strong technical skills, (2) be able to communicate effectively and build relationships, and (3) have strong hiring and people evaluation skills to grow and scale this team.

Travelers Data Engineering team constructs pipelines that contextualize and provide easy access to data by the entire enterprise. As a Data Engineering Senior Director you will accelerate growth and transformation of our analytics landscape. In this role, you will lead teams designing and building data solutions that capture, explore, transform and utilize data to support Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and business intelligence/insights. In addition to ingesting data from multiple sources and relaying information to relevant partners, you will also mentor and develop a team of data engineers.

What Will You Do?

• Lead development of analytic data products, including pilots and proof of concepts.
• Execute data strategies to support various consumption patterns and identify enterprise architecture, platform, and application infrastructure needs.
• Drive the operationalizing and automating of all capabilities to ensure secure, supported and scalable solutions.
• Present analysis and recommendations to help influence management and executive leadership decisions.
• Guide and coach senior team members to accelerate career development.
• Establish budgets, policies and practices with significant impact on area operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related field or equivalent
• Eight or more years of related work experience
• Four or more years of team leadership experience
• Subject matter expertise in data tools, techniques, and manipulation including cloud platforms, programming languages, and technology platforms.
• Three or more years of hands-on experience with the following: Python, Amazon Web Services (or another public cloud provider), SQL and NoSQL databases, Machine Learning, Rapid Prototyping and/or development of Minimally Viable Products

What is a Must Have?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training with data tools, techniques, and manipulation.
• Six years of data engineering or equivalent experience
• One year of previous management experience.

What Is in It for You?

• 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 and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services, life coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you’re eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
• 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.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.