The Travelers Companies, Inc

Lead Architect - Database and Data Platform

The Travelers Companies, Inc • $169K — $279K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience.
  • 8-10 years of architecture experience with modern technologies.
  • Advanced hands-on engineering experience in large-scale technology strategies.
  • 2 years of technical leadership experience.
  • Strong understanding of the insurance industry and technology's role in it.

Responsibilities

  • Design architecture for multiple technology segments within a business unit.
  • Lead enterprise database migration and modernization strategies to cloud-native platforms.
  • Establish database engineering standards for high availability and performance tuning.
  • Architect end-to-end data platform solutions across hybrid and cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with business lines to translate requirements into platform capabilities.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage from day one for employees and eligible family members.
  • 401(k) matching contributions and a fully funded pension plan.
  • Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid holidays.
  • Access to a comprehensive wellness program and mental health resources.
  • Encouragement and support for community involvement through volunteer programs.
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
$169,400.00 - $279,600.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Travelers is seeking a Lead Architect to join our organization as we grow and transform our Enterprise Technology Solutions organization. Our Architects are responsible for designing and guiding the technology vision that enables business transformation, specializing in creating enterprise-wide solutions that bridge current capabilities with future possibilities. This strategic position requires expertise in cloud-native technologies, APIs, AI/ML, and emerging platforms to establish scalable architectures where business applications can evolve and thrive. The ideal candidate orchestrates the technical strategy that empowers development teams - defining target states, creating technology roadmaps, and establishing architectural frameworks that accelerate innovation while maintaining standards and governance. As the essential bridge between business strategy and technical implementation, this role directly impacts organizational agility, system integration, and the enterprise's ability to rapidly adapt and scale technology solutions across the business landscape.What Will You Do?
  • Scope:
  • Responsible for architecture for multiple technology and or/ business segments/domains for a single business unit.
  • Technical Execution:
  • Responsible for the enterprise database migration and modernization strategy, governing the transition of SQL Server, Oracle, open-source databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB), and MongoDB from on-premises environments to cloud-native platforms (AWS RDS, Aurora, DMS, Azure SQL, Oracle Database[redacted])
  • Develop migration sequencing, tooling standards, and reference architectures that minimize risk and disruption while accelerating delivery timelines
  • Architect conversion strategies to transition proprietary database platforms to cost-effective open-source alternatives, eliminating significant annual licensing costs
  • Establish database engineering standards covering high availability, replication, performance tuning, schema governance, and observability across cloud-managed and self-managed database services
  • Define and implement database disaster recovery and resiliency frameworks with automated failover, backup validation, and compliance-aligned retention policies
  • Responsible for the enterprise data migration strategy for transitioning on-premises data stores-including block storage, file systems, archive repositories, and backup platforms-to cloud-native solutions (AWS S3, EFS, Glacier, FSx, Backup)
  • Architect end-to-end data platform solutions spanning ingestion, storage, processing, transformation, and consumption layers across hybrid and cloud environments
  • Architect enterprise block storage solutions for cloud environments, including high-performance EBS volumes, storage tiering strategies, snapshot lifecycle management, and performance optimization for database and transactional workloads
  • Design file storage architectures supporting both cloud-native (AWS EFS, FSx for Windows File Server, FSx for NetApp ONTAP) and hybrid use cases, including protocol compatibility (NFS, SMB), access control, and high-availability configurations for shared workloads
  • Define storage platform standards covering provisioning, capacity management, encryption at rest, replication, and cost optimization across block, file, object, and archive tiers
  • Develop FinOps discipline for data platform decisions-modeling TCO for migration scenarios, quantifying licensing and infrastructure savings, and optimizing storage tiering strategies
  • Drive continuous technology transformation to minimize technical debt.
  • Conduct hands-on prototyping of new technology solutions.
  • Architect cloud-native data and database solutions primarily on AWS, with knowledge of Azure and GCP as a plus for multi-cloud and hybrid scenarios
  • Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) standards, SLAs/SLOs, and platform reliability engineering practices across data and database services
  • Evaluate and adopt emerging cloud-native data technologies aligned with organizational needs-including managed database services, streaming platforms, lakehouses, and vector/graph databases
  • Drive platform security posture including encryption, secrets management, IAM governance, and network isolation for data workloads
  • Strategic Accountability:
  • Partner with Lines of Business (LOB) and technology stakeholders to translate business requirements into platform capabilities that directly enable digital transformation and strategic initiatives
  • Collaborate with ETS teams-infrastructure, security, operations, and application development-to align platform architecture with enterprise standards and ensure seamless service delivery
  • Mentor and develop engineers and DBAs, building cloud and open-source competencies while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning
  • Provide strong thought leadership in pursuit of modern architecture principles and technology modernization.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
  • Technical Expertise & Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in technology-related field or equivalent, with 8 to 10 years of architecture experience.
  • Advanced level architecture and recent hands-on strong engineering experience with modern technologies.
  • Successful execution of complex, large scale technology strategies.
  • Leadership & Influence:
  • Advanced leadership skills with the ability to leverage cross-functional networks to collaborate with architecture and engineering leaders on problem-solving, build company-wide credibility, prioritize critical architectural challenges, and strengthen the Architecture organization through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and creating development opportunities for team members.
  • Strategic & Business Acumen:
  • Extensive experience working in an agile operational model.
  • Advanced experience supporting transformational change. Able to adjust plans, priorities and strategies in response to changing circumstances.
  • Experience developing technology target states and roadmaps that align to short- and long-term business goals.
  • Insurance technology experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of value creation and business capability models.
  • Strong knowledge of the insurance industry.
  • Advanced experience identifying and analyzing current/future problems and opportunities, evaluating information to understand root causes, and exploring alternative solutions for effective decision-making.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve mutually responsible results.
  • Extensive experience exercising sound judgment, making decisions and committing to a position.
  • Advanced and effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.

What is a Must Have?
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in education and/or work experience.
  • 7 additional years of architecture/software engineering experience.
  • 2 years of technical leadership 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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