Travelers · 6 hours ago
AVP Software Engineering, Platform
MD - Hunt Valley
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expTravelers is a leading property casualty insurer with a strong commitment to customer service and innovation. The AVP, Software Engineering role involves leading multiple engineering teams, overseeing the development of a self-service platform, and influencing technology direction to drive business success.
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Responsibilities
Set the direction and lead multiple teams of engineers, empowering them to provide critical services and drive innovation across the organization
Strategically plan and oversee the efficient utilization of team resources to ensure optimal performance and the delivery of essential services
Own and evolve a self-service platform, integrating AI Assistant capabilities, product mindset, automation, and empowerment features
Collaborate with internal providers such as end-user services, hosting services, architecture services, and dev-ops services to enhance platform capabilities
Oversee the design, development, operational maintenance, and implementation of enterprise-wide core systems and services that support the business
Influence business and technology leaders on strategic technical direction, enabling sound decision-making and fostering a culture of innovation
Partner with the business to set strategic direction, develop product roadmaps, oversee large programs, and implement solutions that meet business needs
Own the development and enhancement of a self-service platform, integrating AI Assistant capabilities, product mindset, automation, and empowerment features
Align work with business and engineering priorities to achieve meaningful impact
Build collaborative relationships with key leaders and peers to optimize resource use
Utilize industry knowledge and expertise to address software engineering challenges effectively
Offer unique opportunities and challenges to develop team members, address skill gaps, and enhance engineering practices and skill sets
Apply knowledge of industry trends to solve software engineering problems
Lead a team of Software Engineers by providing technical guidance and mentorship, fostering a positive team environment
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10 years of experience in technology
Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in education and/or work experience
8 additional years of software engineering experience
3 years of technical leadership experience
Preferred
Experience in the insurance/financial services industry preferred
Proven expertise in implementing current technology trends, such as cloud-based solutions and microservices
Ability to interpret business challenges and recommend best practices to enhance SDLC processes
Excellent delivery skills, including assessing software design strategies, ensuring system quality, and developing technical metrics
Domain expertise to consult on business priorities, optimize value, and introduce industry concepts and technologies
Strong problem-solving skills to create robust architecture and address future needs
Excellent communication skills to explain technology concepts, document effectively, and collaborate across groups
Leadership skills to engage with leaders, improve the engineering organization, and identify development opportunities
Experience with agentic architecture and cloud-native technologies, ideally using Java, Python, NodeJS, and Kubernetes
Exposure to IT Service Management (ITSM) and ServiceNow, enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency
Experience leading large-scale technology organizations and building out teams
Ability to set cross-functional objectives and influence across teams and senior leaders
Benefits
Health Insurance
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.
Company
Travelers
Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-03-22IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Frey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Beth Maerz
SVP, Customer, Strategy and Innovation
Recent News
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