Software Engineer I - Elixir

This engineer will contribute to the BSI Cyber Scan platform - a multi-codebase system spanning Elixir services, Python components, JavaScript/React front-end, PostgreSQL databases, and AWS Lambda/Step functions. The platform is central to Travelers’ cyber underwriting capability and feeds multiple stakeholder groups: Data Science, Risk Services, Data Platform, Underwriting, Pricing, and RQI Platforms.

Per the job requisition, this role is responsible for:

• Performing analysis, design, development, and configuration functions and defining technical requirements for assignments of intermediate complexity.

• Participating with the team to perform analysis, assessment, and resolution for defects and incidents of intermediate complexity, escalating appropriately.

• Working within team guidelines to independently tackle well-scoped problems., * 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

4-ESU@travelers.com 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.

• Demonstrates understanding of technical concepts necessary to do the job effectively.

• Experience with Elixir or another functional/actor-model language strongly preferred; willingness to learn Elixir required.

• Comfort working across multiple languages and codebases (Elixir, Python, JavaScript/React) in a single product ecosystem.

• Familiarity with AWS cloud services - Lambda, S3, RDS, or equivalent.

• Exposure to gRPC or Protocol Buffers helpful but not required.

Problem Solving

• Strong debugging skills - able to determine source of issues in unfamiliar code or systems.

• Recognizes and solves repetitive problems rather than working around them.

• Breaks down large problems into smaller, manageable ones.

Communication

• Clearly and concisely interacts with team members; documents work in an easy-to-follow manner.

• Takes in well-scoped requirements and asks the right questions to ensure clarification.

• Seeks out and receives constructive criticism well.

Leadership

• Self-motivated in identifying personal growth opportunities.

• Comfortable using AI coding assistants as part of everyday engineering work.

What is a Must Have?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related STEM field, or its equivalent in education and/or work experience.
• 2 additional years of software engineering experience., AWS Lambda, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), British Standards Institute (BSI), Cloud Computing, Coaching, Computer Science, Data Science, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Ecosystems, Identify Issues, Leadership, Modeling Languages, Negotiation Skills, PostgreSQL, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Python Programming/Scripting Language, React.js, Requirements Management, Retirement Plan, Risk, Software Engineering, Student Loans, Systems Engineering, Testing, Underwriting, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Willing to Travel

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$99,100.00 - $163,400.00

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