Sr. Software Developer ( iOS/Android)

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

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

$115,600.00 - $190,700.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Under limited supervision, performs expert programing, configuring, and/or analysis for impactful and visible projects. Manages the effective use of line of business resources for implementation of ongoing projects, enhancements, initiatives and/or problem resolution. Acts as subject matter expert across multiple applications, systems and technologies, leveraging technical and business knowledge to drive the planning and execution of complex initiatives. Participates in the design/ development process. Provides technical leadership on complex projects. Leads investigation and resolution efforts for critical, high impact problems and incidents. This job is a technical lead. This job does not lead others.What Will You Do?

• Manages the strategic plans and tactical activities for assigned information systems and business unit systems projects.
• Acts as subject matter expert across multiple applications, systems and technologies leveraging technical and business knowledge to drive the planning and execution of complex initiatives.
• Responsibilities include performing complex analysis, expert level design, configuration and programming functions for impactful and visible projects.
• Leads investigation and resolution efforts for critical, high impact problems, defects, and incidents.
• Contributes to staffing and project plan estimations in collaboration with the project manager and other key stakeholders.
• Assesses the technical viability of projects and objectives.
• Acts as a technology advocate and independently seeks opportunities where technology can be utilized to improve the business.
• Builds, maintains, and utilizes partnerships across the enterprise ensuring the best use of resources.
• Provides technical leadership, fosters a team environment, and provides mentorship and feedback to technical resources.
• Manages the effective use of line of business resources to implement ongoing projects, enhancements, initiatives, and/or problem resolution.
• Applies knowledge of current industry trends and techniques to formulate solutions within the context of assigned projects.
• Ensures project team's work complies with Travelers standards, processes, and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• initially working on mobile applicatoins written in swift
• Experience in aggregating different data streams and written API's
• Experience developing iOS/Android Applications.
• 7 years of programming/development experience preferred.
• Experience as a technical lead preferred.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Able to expertly assess, design, develop, configurate and support applications, systems solutions, and interfaces for multiple systems to achieve business and/ or technical requirements.
• Demonstrates technical mastery for technologies, applications, systems, frameworks, and/or languages and has the ability to influence and/or set technical direction or defect resolution.
• Fully understands business applications and/or technical system environments in which the system operates.
• Demonstrates proficiency in business concepts. Demonstrates expert knowledge of applications/systems and concepts.
• Able to evaluate and leverage pre-existing services and frameworks.
• Leverages enterprise and industry best practices and standards. Works to ensure component interactions follow and promote design best practices.
• Communication Skills:
• Ability to communicate thoughts/designs/ideas in an unambiguous manner and adjusts communication based on audience.
• Exhibits active and effective communication skills with team members - including active listening and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effectively contributes and communicates with the immediate team.
• Able to present complex technical concepts to audiences of varying size and level.
• Business Knowledge & Partnership:
• Able to develop and leverage business and/or vendor partnerships, consult on business priorities, and optimize value through solution identification aligned with business objectives, goals, and future technology direction.
• Able to easily communicate in business terms and describe IT capabilities/concepts in ways that the business can understand.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making:
• Able to expertly diagnose root causes, solve complex problems, and collaborate effectively with business and technical teams.
• Able to break a problem down into manageable pieces, evaluate potential risks/alternatives, and implement effective, timely solutions.
• Carefully evaluates alternative risks and solutions before taking action including escalating situations as appropriate.
• Demonstrates sound decision making and problem resolution skills.
• Often consulted by team members for problem resolution and guidance.
• Has the ability to reach sound decisions quickly.
• Knows where to obtain information needed to make the appropriate decisions.
• Optimizes the use of all available resources.
• Trusted technical advisor.
• Team Orientation:
• Able to promote, maintain, and enhance partnerships across the organization to achieve objectives and engage stakeholders.
• Able to influence project stakeholders and team members.
• Practices objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Able to recognize and support team priorities.
• Leadership:
• Able to set and assign technical goals and priorities for self and team members.
• Exhibits team leadership.
• Able to set teams technical direction.
• Able to provide feedback and/or coaching regarding technical resources.
• Planning and Project Management:
• Demonst
• Depends on the specific role but some examples may include:
• ITIL
• Remedy
• Java certification
• Microsoft certification.net
• Kanban/Agile/SAFe

What is a Must Have?

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or its equivalent in work experience, and five years of programming/development 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 and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Life Balance program provides access to professional counseling services, life coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through Life Balance, you're eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist.
• 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 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.

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.

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