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Job CategoryTechnology

Target Openings1

What Is the Opportunity?Participates in activities to define architecture in adherence to the architectural guidance, technological recommendations and transition strategies. This role does not manage others.Primary Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesTechnology Strategy: Participates in the development of technology blueprints, definition of target states, solution recommendations and roadmaps to solve business and technical needs that adhere to architectural strategies and consider the overall cost of ownership and investment for the future.Solution Planning: Participates in solution planning (annual planning, ideation, origination) to translate business strategy into technical vision, recommends solution options and supports ROM sizing). Includes reference architectures, quality attributes, patterns, models, technical standards, solution outline, trade off analysis infrastructure design.Documenting and Communicating Architectures: Develops architecture deliverables and communicates to business and IT to help others see the value of the architecture and how to use it successfully.Architecture Conformance and Governance: Executes technology governance processes and architecture design reviews (CARB, EAC) to ensure architectural adherence and enterprise solution acceptance.Technology Research: Participates in research, test and learn (POC) and lead development of new or foundational components or utilities to drive transformation and innovation.Technology Adoption: Participates in the adoption of technologies, practices, communicates new concepts, ideas, techniques, best practices to raise the overall technical competency.Technology Product evaluation and assessment: Participates in the technical evaluation of new and existing products (e.g. version upgrades) ensuring alignment to business needs, technology governance, security and procurement processes.Infrastructure Design: Participates in the definition and specification for environments and infrastructures to support LOB needs, considering cost, capacity and scalability.Technology planning: Participates in the technology and functional health assessment and lifecycle disposition to ensure sustainability, modernization and technical currency of applications and technology products.Performance and stability: Participates in determination of stability and performance criteria for solutions and participates in design, and performance analysis at the applications and technology domain levelTechnology problem resolution and Production Support: Participates and in efforts to remediate high priority/critical application problems.Technology expertise domains: Provide architectural strategy and subject matter expertise in multiple of the following:Development platforms (.NET, J2EE, COM, COBOL, CICS, IMS).User and B2B Interfaces.Web Service design.Application Integration.Business Intelligence, Data Warehouse, ETL, RDBMS.Middleware technologies.Document Composition and Forms technologies.Document, Imaging and Web Content Management.Print technology support.Transaction design (OLTP, Batch, etc.).Component Based Design.Operating Systems.Office/Productivity Suites.ERP Systems.Performance Engineering.Networks, Telephone.WEB Technologies.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field.2 years technology related experience required.

Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge3 years technology related experience preferred.1 year experience as a technical lead preferred.

Job Specific Technical Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Knowledge: Has master level knowledge of multiple programming disciplines and a thorough understanding of the business that the assigned projects are supporting.Uses this understanding of the business and systems environment to develop appropriate and timely solutions to daily issues.Has conceptual knowledge of varying technologies and the ability to make decisions based on that knowledge.Problem Solving & Decision Making: Demonstrates sound analytic and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are loosely defined and/or where information is available but must be further manipulated.Once decisions are made, is able to follow and direct action to implement intended results. Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions.Openly and directly confronts conflict until resolved. Knows how to execute to get things done.Able to perform credible analyses. Uses sound judgment and reasoning to draw conclusions leading to the selection of the best solution from a review of the alternatives.Effectively assesses short-term implications of decisions and understands the impact on the department and business unit(s) supported.Team Orientation: Builds relationships with peers and other departments to achieve objectives, to work as one team and to secure necessary resources not under his/her personal control. Balances team/individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interest.Commitment to Quality Results: Creates an atmosphere where business partner issues are dealt with professionally and in a timely manner. Suggests solutions that make sense and optimize the value of assigned projects.Communicates openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience.Recognizes the importance of superior quality in providing a competitive edge. Ensures that reports are precise, timely and accurate.Planning and Project Management: Works with the project manager/manager in identifying those project tasks that are most important, establishes clear priorities and understands the larger picture.Anticipates and effectively responds to changes in workload and resources.Financial Awareness: Understands, has input to the budget process, and shares responsibility for cost-effective expense control of assigned projects.Responsible for important and confidential information.

What Is in It for You?Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.Retirement: Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve 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.

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Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.

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