The Travelers Companies, Inc

Geospatial Platform Technology Engineer II

The Travelers Companies, Inc • $114K — $189K *
Hartford, CT 06106Hybrid
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-6 years of technology engineering/platform management experience preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or equivalent work experience plus 4 years of technology or platform engineering experience.
  • Experience in support and maintenance of Geospatial platforms such as ESRI/ArcGIS and Precisely Spectrum.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and container management, ideally EKS for geospatial workloads.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Agile 'Team Lead' for technology engineers supporting Geospatial platforms.
  • Collaborate with engineering team on feature creation and backlog maintenance.
  • Evaluate system specifications and transform them into effective solutions.
  • Manage quality control and security protocols for geospatial systems.
  • Provide consulting on best practices and technical troubleshooting for geospatial technology.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage from day one for employees and eligible family members.
  • 401(k) matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 5%, plus a fully funded pension plan.
  • Minimum of 20 days paid time off plus nine paid holidays annually.
  • Access to a comprehensive wellness program and mental health resources.
  • Encouragement and support for volunteer work, including matching gift program.
Full Job Description
Job Category

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
$114,700.00 - $189,200.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Travelers Enterprise Technology Solutions (ETS) organization is seeking an experienced Sr. Technology Engineer to support Geospatial software and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Systems Administration / Platform Engineering with deep expertise in enterprise geospatial platforms. This role is accountable for technology and Agile leadership. Technology includes Geospatial software, infrastructure, and supporting technologies that allow us to operate and maintain our systems. Agile leadership includes a 'Team Lead' role where you would collaborate with business partners on requirements, scope, priority, and overall direction of work for the engineering team. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. The company does not sponsor/support H-1B petitions, TN, or Forms I-983/STEM OPT, this this role.
What Will You Do?
  • Fill the role of Agile 'Team Lead' for a team of technology engineers supporting our Geospatial platforms.
  • Work with partner Team Leads and engineering team members to create and refine features for the engineering team.
  • Work with engineering team members to clarify expectations and specify requirements to facilitate user story creation.
  • Maintain and prioritize the team backlog.
  • Evaluate systems specifications regarding customer requirements, transforming specifications into cost-effective, technically correct solutions.
  • Prioritize work and manage projects within established objectives and customer priorities.
  • Responsible for establishing and managing quality control and security protocols.
  • Provide division, department, and business area management with timely and accurate information regarding the status and performance of assigned projects.
  • Leverage technology to develop, redesign, and/or implement optimal geospatial solutions.
  • Accountable for the conceptual and technical integrity and quality of the outputs of the team.
  • Provide guidance and consulting to the engineering team on geospatial best practices and technical troubleshooting.
  • Provide expertise and consulting to technology and business partners on geospatial platform usage, spatial data management, and optimization.
  • Help design, document, and implement administrative procedures for Geospatial platforms.
  • Build, leverage, and maintain effective relationships across technical and business communities.
  • Interact with software vendors for support, escalations, licensing, and general relationship management.
  • Lead maintenance and enhancement projects spanning multiple technical areas and disciplines.
  • Research, analyze, and evaluate software capabilities in new software versions geospatial platforms.
  • Provide off-hours support as required

What will our ideal candidate have?
  • 5-6 years of technology engineering/platform management experience preferred.
  • Support and maintain Geospatial platforms both on-premises and in the Cloud:
  • ESRI/ArcGIS Enterprise platform administration and supporting components.
  • Precisely Spectrum Technology Platform administration, configuration, and integration with enterprise systems.
  • Infrastructure planning and scaling including Cloud platforms, systems maintenance, business customer support, security configuration and management, user management, and systems integration.
  • Kubernetes/EKS cluster management for containerized geospatial workloads (preferred).
  • Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) experience for managing containerized geospatial workloads.
  • Experience deploying ESRI ArcGIS Enterprise in containerized or cloud-native environments.
  • Familiarity with geospatial data pipelines, ETL processes for spatial data, and integration with enterprise data platforms.
  • Experience with ArcGIS REST API, Python, and Spectrum SDK/API usage.
  • Prior experience in insurance or financial services industry geospatial applications (e.g., risk mapping, geocoding, territory management).
  • PostgreSQL experience: familiarity with RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL on AWS as the team migrates geospatial data infrastructure to the cloud.
  • In-depth knowledge of Enterprise geospatial platform implementations, maintenance, and support.
  • In-depth knowledge of technology infrastructure including Cloud services, platform design, and systems integration.
  • In-depth knowledge of Windows and Linux-based operating systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of software installation, configuration, and maintenance practices.
  • Experience supporting enterprise-level geospatial platforms, platform integrations, capacity planning, security, monitoring, and alerting.
  • Experience working with geospatial technology vendors and managing vendor support relationships.
  • Experience in setup, configuration, and management of common security concepts for integration with LDAP/AD at an Enterprise level.
  • Experience with containerization and Kubernetes; EKS knowledge strongly preferred.
  • Familiar with automation tools like Puppet, Autosys, and scripting languages such as Python.
  • Knowledge of spatial data formats, coordinate systems, projections, and geospatial data management concepts.
  • Ability to research and debug geospatial technology challenges through independent research or vendor technical discussions.
  • Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build credibility and influence.
  • Demonstrated ability to self-teach and self-learn new technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to share learnings with other technology team members in a positive, encouraging manner.


What is a Must Have?
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in work experience, plus 4 years of technology or platform engineering 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.

About The Travelers Companies, Inc

Travelers is an insurance leader, committed to keeping pace with the ever-changing needs of their customers and anticipating their needs for the future. There is no stronger testament to their dedication to protecting customers from loss than their continued innovation and ability to transform their industry. In fact, from the first-ever auto and space travel policies and hybrid car discount, to the 2009 founding of The Travelers Institute for public policy, their history of advancements has propelled their company—and their industry—towards ever higher standards for customers. Travelers is a company that works hard at the science of what they do: they analyze information, process perspectives and measure results to create the best combination of products and services. They work equally hard at customer service and how they interact with the people whom they do business. Over the years, they've strived to earn their customer's loyalty by continually improving their abilities to listen and respond to their needs.

The Travelers Companies, Inc Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Travelers Companies, Inc, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with a company known for its commitment to innovation, leadership, and professional growth.

Explore Job Opportunities and Growth

At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we offer a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional interests. Whether you're seeking a position in management, customer service, underwriting, or IT, we have a place for you. Our commitment to professional growth means we provide unparalleled career advancement tools and leadership training to help you climb the ladder of success.

Internship Programs: A Gateway to Employment

Kickstart your career with our dynamic internship programs. These opportunities are designed not just to teach, but to challenge and expand your understanding of the industry. Internships at Travelers are a perfect way to enhance your resume and gain valuable real-world experience, making you a competitive candidate for future employment.

Culture and Benefits

At The Travelers Companies, Inc, we pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, networking, and innovation. Our team is our family, and we support each other's professional and personal growth. The benefits at Travelers are comprehensive, designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, including health, wellness, and continuous education.

Hiring Process: What to Expect

Our hiring process is straightforward and transparent, designed to find passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. From the initial application and resume submission to the interview, we ensure that every candidate is treated with respect and given a fair chance to demonstrate their capabilities.

Career Development and Training

We believe in nurturing talent and providing our team with the tools they need to succeed. Our career development programs include professional training, diversity training, and skills enhancement workshops. These resources are tailored to foster innovation and empower our employees with the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

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Learn more about The Travelers Companies, Inc
Size
30,800 employees
Market Cap
$44.1 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$2.6 billion
Founded
1853
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$32 billion
NASDAQ
TRV
* Ladders Estimates

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