Director, Software Engineering(AWS, React, Node)

Travelers is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to join our organization as we grow and transform our Technology landscape.

• Lead a team of Software engineers by providing technical guidance and mentorship while modeling Travelers’ leadership behaviors.
• Direct complex design, development, analysis, configuration, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, documenting, health monitoring/alerting, and implementation based on user or system specifications for impactful and high-visibility tasks.
• Lead investigation and resolution efforts for critical, high impact problems, defects, and incidents.
• Seek opportunities where technology can be utilized to improve the business and provide more efficient processes.
• Apply knowledge of current industry trends and techniques to formulate solutions for software engineering problems.

• 5 years of related experience; including insurance / financial services industry experience.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers in the development and modernization of applications using React, Node.js, and AWS technologies.
• Collaborate closely with architecture teams, circle leadership, and business stakeholders to align technical strategies with business goals.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet the needs of the Compelling Offerings Value Stream and support its modernization journey.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience implementing current technology trends and techniques (e.g., cloud-based solutions leveraging microservices).
• Interprets internal/ external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve SDLC processes.

• Health Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Encouragement

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