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Data Engineer I (Product Owner)

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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 Category

Analytics & Research, Bus Intelligence & Management Information, Technology

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.

Salary Range

$106,300.00 - $175,400.00

Target Openings

What Is the Opportunity?

Travelers Data Engineering team constructs pipelines that contextualize and provide easy access to data by the entire enterprise. Travelers is looking for a Data Engineer I to collaborate with the external data team as a Product Owner to ensure alignment with business objectives and priorities. This role will include analyzing/profiling data, determining the right source of truth, and working closely with the business. Additionally, as the technical product owner for the team, the role will contribute to the development and refinement of product features and requirements, and ensure seamless integration of external data solutions and internal reporting feeds. We are looking for a self-starter to drive business solutions in an Agile/Collaborative environment, actively engaging with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver high-quality data solutions that meet the needs of our stakeholders.

What Will You Do?

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.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related field or equivalent
Six years of related experience
Define, prioritize and ensure a ready backlog of work for a smaller scale product team, accept final product output, focusing on achievement of defined outcomes versus defining how the work is completed.
Effectively manage a backlog of deliverables and capabilities as well as 'test and learn'/experimentation targeted at defining/refining future deliverables, measuring performance and adjusting the overall roadmap of deliverables as needed.
Understand and implement team goals and strategy, ensuring alignment with circle and value stream vision; Articulate team goals and strategy effectively to key stakeholders, Circle Leads and team members.
Act as voice of the end-user; have a deep understanding of and respond to customer feedback ensuring needs and requirements are clearly defined; ensure team work product meets defined acceptance criteria.
Perform data and system analysis, assessment and resolution for defects and incidents of moderate complexity and correct as appropriate.
Verify data movement, transformation code, and data components.
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.
Proficient use of tools, techniques, and manipulation including Cloud platforms, programming languages, and an understanding of software engineering practices.
The ability to deliver work at a steady, predictable pace to achieve commitments, decompose work assignments into small batch releases, and contribute to tradeoff and negotiation discussions.
Demonstrated track record of domain expertise including the ability to understand technical concepts and possess in-depth knowledge of immediate systems worked on.
Proven problem solving skills including debugging skills, allowing you to determine source of issues in unfamiliar code or systems and the ability to recognize and solve repetitive problems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with team members and business partners.
Leadership - Intermediate leadership skills with a proven track record of self-motivation in identifying personal growth opportunities.

What is a Must Have?

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training with data tools, techniques, and manipulation.
Four years of data engineering or equivalent 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, 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 Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

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 http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.

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What You Should Know About Data Engineer I (Product Owner), Travelers

Are you ready to be a part of something special? Join Travelers as a Data Engineer I (Product Owner) and step into a role that truly marries technology with business acumen! Our Data Engineering team is the driving force behind creating sophisticated data pipelines, making essential data accessible to our entire organization. In this collaborative environment, you’ll be the technical product owner, working alongside external data teams to align with business goals and priorities. Imagine diving into data analysis, determining the source of truth, and developing product features that will streamline our processes. Your daily activities will range from designing data solutions to educating end-users on our data products. Collaboration is key, and you will liaise with multiple teams to support delivery and enhance our analytics environment. If you're a self-starter who enjoys problem-solving, is passionate about data governance, and loves working in an Agile setting, this is the opportunity for you. With us, you’ll not only develop your technical skills but also contribute to vital decisions that impact our stakeholders. Here, at Travelers, you’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a culture that prizes innovation and community engagement. Get ready to love what you do and where you do it!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Data Engineer I (Product Owner) Role at Travelers

What are the primary responsibilities of a Data Engineer I (Product Owner) at Travelers?

As a Data Engineer I (Product Owner) at Travelers, your primary responsibilities include building and operationalizing complex data solutions, designing data architectures, and performing rigorous data analysis to enhance our analytics framework. You'll work closely with business teams to ensure alignment, develop product features, and ensure data governance and quality control. Your role involves testing data movement and addressing system-related issues, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams to educate users on data products.