Director of Software Engineering — Lead High-Impact Tech

Travelers Canada

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 139,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer encouragement

Job summary

Travelers is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team delivering end-to-end software solutions. You will guide design, development, testing, and deployment across multiple applications and technologies, while mentoring engineers and aligning work with business needs.

The role requires cloud and microservices experience, strong SDLC expertise, and the ability to influence priorities and drive large-scale initiatives.

Qualifications

5 years of related experience including insurance/financial services.
Experience with modern software trends and cloud-based microservices.
Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Strong SDLC understanding and hands-on delivery capability.
Ability to mentor and lead a software engineering team.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of software engineers with technical guidance and mentorship.
Direct design, development, testing, debugging, and deployment efforts.
Investigate and resolve critical defects and incidents.
Apply industry trends to formulate scalable software solutions.
Collaborate with stakeholders to drive complex initiatives.

Skills

5+ years experience

Cloud-based solutions

Microservices

Software engineering leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Job description

The role requires cloud and microservices experience, strong SDLC expertise, and the ability to influence priorities and drive large-scale initiatives.

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