Lead Software Engineer - BSI Tech - Management Liability (Guidewire)

The Travelers Indemnity Company; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 157,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the modernization of their Strategic Management Liability Program. This role involves technical leadership, guiding teams in adopting cloud-native architecture, and ensuring best practices in software engineering. The ideal candidate will have extensive programming experience, particularly in the specialty insurance industry, and a strong ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Volunteer Encouragement

Qualifications

• Seven years of programming/development experience plus two years of technical leadership preferred.
• Experience in the specialty insurance or P&C industry, especially with policy administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization of the Strategic Management Liability Program.
• Guide engineering teams in transitioning to cloud-native architecture.
• Ensure compliance with Travelers standards and provide mentorship.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Leadership

Software Design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Guidewire Policy Administration

Job description

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.

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 will be determined by factors such as the scope, complexity, and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other employment conditions. Employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards as part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program.

Salary Range

$157,000.00 - $259,200.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Lead the pivotal modernization of Bond & Specialty’s Strategic Management Liability Program—an exciting and high-impact initiative shaping the future of how we deliver innovative insurance solutions. As a Lead Software Engineer, your technical leadership will influence the evolution of our core insurance platform, driving strategic transformation and platform excellence. You will guide engineering teams through transitioning to modern cloud-native architecture, adopting best-in-class DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices. Your hands-on leadership and architectural insight will be key in delivering scalable, maintainable systems. A major responsibility is unlocking the full value of the Guidewire platform, not only within the Management Liability domain but also by enabling seamless integration into Bond & Specialty’s broader insurance ecosystem.

This role involves completing expert software engineering tasks including designing, developing, analyzing, configuring, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, documenting, health monitoring/alerting, and implementing solutions based on specifications for high-visibility initiatives. You will also plan and execute at a strategic level, leading the design, development, and implementation of complex problems that extend beyond a single team, establishing software engineering best practices and standards.

What Will You Do?

• Set technical direction and influence multiple teams to improve engineering practices and skills.
• Align work with business and engineering priorities to achieve impactful results.
• Build and maintain partnerships to optimize resource use.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and feedback to team members.
• Apply industry knowledge to formulate effective solutions.
• Ensure team compliance with Travelers standards, processes, and protocols.
• Provide performance feedback and coaching.
• Seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Seven years of programming/development experience plus two years of technical leadership preferred.
• Experience in the specialty insurance or P&C industry, especially with policy administration.
• Expertise with Guidewire Policy Administration.
• Advanced delivery skills, including assessing software design strategies and methodologies, ensuring system quality and health, and developing technical metrics.
• Domain expertise to leverage industry knowledge for company capability improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, designing robust architectures and planning ahead for future needs.
• Excellent communication skills to describe technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively.
• Leadership skills to engage with other leaders, solve problems, and develop team skills.

What is a Must Have?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Five years of programming/development experience.
• One year of technical leadership experience.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance: Coverage from day one for employees and eligible family members.
• Retirement: 401(k) matching, student loan repayment contributions, and a Pension Plan.
• Paid Time Off: At least 20 days annually plus nine holidays.
• Wellness Program: Resources for health, mental health, and caregiving needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programs.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to inclusive hiring practices.

In Colorado, candidates are not required to disclose educational dates per local law.

For questions about physical requirements, please contact us via email.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the posted level.

Learn more about our benefits at our website.