Architect, Policy Admin Software at The Travelers Indemnity Company
Hartford, CT 06101
About the Job
Who Are We?Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other
That’s the Travelers Promise
By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years
Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration
Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.Job CategoryTechnologyCompensation OverviewThe 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.Salary Range$118,800.00 - $196,000.00Target Openings1What Is the Opportunity?As an Architect, you will help lead the effort to create the technology target state for the Business Insurance Unit of a global, Dow 30 company
As a direct report to a member of the Enterprise Technology Solutions leadership team, you will interface directly with senior technology leaders to transform our current business and technology capabilities and pave the way for best-in-class solutions
You will be a dedicated contributor to senior Technology and Business leaders as they define a target state, roadmaps, and identify new and emerging technologies that will transform and optimize the business
You will humbly learn to be an inspired Architect working with a coach/ mentor
As a successful candidate, you have an established track record of building high-quality enterprise solutions
You are results-driven and bring strong engineering skills and a deep understanding of modern technologies including Cloud-native, APIs, AI and ML
You are a person of high integrity, who believes in challenging the status quo when needed, while always first seeking to understand
You will work within a community of architecture leaders, helping establish and evolving a unified architecture vision.You will be part of a team of Enterprise Architects aligned to Business Insurance that is focused on evolving Product Sophistication through building of a simplified set of products on a modern platform that meets market needs, enhances user experiences, matches price to risk, and increases efficiency
This includes driving rationalization and simplification of the products with integrations to support future rating, pricing, underwriting, and analysts.What Will You Do?Architecture responsibility within a major segment of Technology Architecture in support of the Business Insurance business unit.Provide Architecture support and technical guidance to one track within the Product & Platform Modernization effort in Business Insurance.Collaborate and align with other architects working on similar policy modernization efforts including adoption of Guidewire PolicyCenter.Participate in cross-LOB forums for Guidewire and Policy Modernization including documenting and socializing patterns, solution designs, and architecture decisionsShare information and participate in collaboration forums within Product Value Stream, BI Enterprise Architecture, and Enterprise Technology SolutionsLeads technology proof of concepts to ensure feasibility of architecture solutionsHands-on prototyping of new technology solutionsPartner with Software Engineering to execute proof of technologiesProvides architecture direction for engineers in support of a technical patternDisplays strong thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principals and technology modernizationDrives continuous technology transformation to minimize technical debtCreate a partnership with Software EngineeringLooks for opportunities to capitalize on technology advances through analysis of key industry and technology trends to assess potential impact on the enterpriseParticipates in defining target state technology architecture and roadmapsEnsures alignment of IT initiatives with the target stateBuilds strong partnership with engineering to ensure proper alignment of skills with technology directionContinuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of the architecturePerform other duties as assigned.What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?Bachelor’s in technology related field or equivalent with 4+ years of technology Engineering experiencePrevious experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform and PolicyCenter or other Policy Administration systems desiredOrganizational experience in an agile operating modelEstablished work in proof of concepts and technologyStrong proven Software Engineering experienceSupports technology target state, roadmaps that aligned to Short- and Long-term business goalsInsurance technology experience desiredStrong grasp of value creation and business capability modelsInnovation and Continuous ImprovementMust be passionate about technology transformationsHas hands on experience in the last 3 yearsExecuted technology modernization initiatives including migration to cloud native and API StrategyCurrent experience with AWS, APIs, accelerators, DevSecOpsCloud Architecture Certification (AWS, GCP, or Azure) or strong architecture experience on CloudGood understanding of securityExperienced with large scale technology platformsIf Information Architect:Experience modernizing data technology and information architecture on cloudExposure and understanding of advanced analytics techniques using ML and AIHands on experience with data technologies on cloudWhat is a Must Have?Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in work experience.Five years of experience in engineering software or analytic applications within a line of business areaWhat 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, 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.Employment PracticesTravelers 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. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.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 .SummaryLocation: MD - Hunt Valley; CT - Hartford; MN - St
PaulType: Full time
That’s the Travelers Promise
By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years
Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration
Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.Job CategoryTechnologyCompensation OverviewThe 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.Salary Range$118,800.00 - $196,000.00Target Openings1What Is the Opportunity?As an Architect, you will help lead the effort to create the technology target state for the Business Insurance Unit of a global, Dow 30 company
As a direct report to a member of the Enterprise Technology Solutions leadership team, you will interface directly with senior technology leaders to transform our current business and technology capabilities and pave the way for best-in-class solutions
You will be a dedicated contributor to senior Technology and Business leaders as they define a target state, roadmaps, and identify new and emerging technologies that will transform and optimize the business
You will humbly learn to be an inspired Architect working with a coach/ mentor
As a successful candidate, you have an established track record of building high-quality enterprise solutions
You are results-driven and bring strong engineering skills and a deep understanding of modern technologies including Cloud-native, APIs, AI and ML
You are a person of high integrity, who believes in challenging the status quo when needed, while always first seeking to understand
You will work within a community of architecture leaders, helping establish and evolving a unified architecture vision.You will be part of a team of Enterprise Architects aligned to Business Insurance that is focused on evolving Product Sophistication through building of a simplified set of products on a modern platform that meets market needs, enhances user experiences, matches price to risk, and increases efficiency
This includes driving rationalization and simplification of the products with integrations to support future rating, pricing, underwriting, and analysts.What Will You Do?Architecture responsibility within a major segment of Technology Architecture in support of the Business Insurance business unit.Provide Architecture support and technical guidance to one track within the Product & Platform Modernization effort in Business Insurance.Collaborate and align with other architects working on similar policy modernization efforts including adoption of Guidewire PolicyCenter.Participate in cross-LOB forums for Guidewire and Policy Modernization including documenting and socializing patterns, solution designs, and architecture decisionsShare information and participate in collaboration forums within Product Value Stream, BI Enterprise Architecture, and Enterprise Technology SolutionsLeads technology proof of concepts to ensure feasibility of architecture solutionsHands-on prototyping of new technology solutionsPartner with Software Engineering to execute proof of technologiesProvides architecture direction for engineers in support of a technical patternDisplays strong thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principals and technology modernizationDrives continuous technology transformation to minimize technical debtCreate a partnership with Software EngineeringLooks for opportunities to capitalize on technology advances through analysis of key industry and technology trends to assess potential impact on the enterpriseParticipates in defining target state technology architecture and roadmapsEnsures alignment of IT initiatives with the target stateBuilds strong partnership with engineering to ensure proper alignment of skills with technology directionContinuously improve efficiency and effectiveness of the architecturePerform other duties as assigned.What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?Bachelor’s in technology related field or equivalent with 4+ years of technology Engineering experiencePrevious experience with Guidewire Cloud Platform and PolicyCenter or other Policy Administration systems desiredOrganizational experience in an agile operating modelEstablished work in proof of concepts and technologyStrong proven Software Engineering experienceSupports technology target state, roadmaps that aligned to Short- and Long-term business goalsInsurance technology experience desiredStrong grasp of value creation and business capability modelsInnovation and Continuous ImprovementMust be passionate about technology transformationsHas hands on experience in the last 3 yearsExecuted technology modernization initiatives including migration to cloud native and API StrategyCurrent experience with AWS, APIs, accelerators, DevSecOpsCloud Architecture Certification (AWS, GCP, or Azure) or strong architecture experience on CloudGood understanding of securityExperienced with large scale technology platformsIf Information Architect:Experience modernizing data technology and information architecture on cloudExposure and understanding of advanced analytics techniques using ML and AIHands on experience with data technologies on cloudWhat is a Must Have?Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in work experience.Five years of experience in engineering software or analytic applications within a line of business areaWhat 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, 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.Employment PracticesTravelers 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. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.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 .SummaryLocation: MD - Hunt Valley; CT - Hartford; MN - St
PaulType: Full time
