Senior Software Engineer – Agency Compensation

Travelers

. Lead advanced, end-to-end software engineering across multiple systems and technologies .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $142,900 - $235,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive software engineering expertise with a strong focus on Java and .NET, alongside proficiency in API design, data integration, and cloud technologies like AWS. Capable of leading complex initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as SOX.

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Java DevelopmentAWS ExperienceAPI DesignTest AutomationIncident Management

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSQL SkillsData ReconciliationRoot-Cause AnalysisIntegration ExperienceCI/CD PracticesReliability EngineeringE-Signature IntegrationLegacy Data ManagementAI Solutions

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipEffective CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

DocuSignOracleSQL ServerSybaseVaricent

Industry Keywords

Compensation PlatformsCommission CalculationIncentive CompensationSOX ComplianceAudit Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSJavaOracleSQL.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead advanced, end-to-end software engineering across multiple systems and technologies
Perform design, development, analysis, configuration, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, documentation, health monitoring, and implementation
Serve as a subject matter expert across multiple applications and systems
Consult with users to define hardware, software, and functional specifications
Drive planning and execution of complex initiatives
Manage resources and provide technical leadership throughout design and development
Define technical approaches, design patterns, code-review standards, test and release practices, and root-cause fixes
Influence architecture, modernization sequencing, and tooling across domain teams
Recommend investments, vendor choices, and cross-domain trade-offs to the Sr. Director
Document platform knowledge and develop in-house team capabilities
Maintain reliability, accuracy, and audit-readiness of Tier 1 applications
Lead root-cause analysis and technical deep dives into production incidents and drive permanent fixes
Partner with controls, audit, and information security teams on evidence, change controls, and audit readiness
Lead engineering for the compensation agreement application, including phased releases, production readiness, and issue resolution
Own e-signature platform integration, session management, load performance, and failure handling
Manage user identity resolution and access for agreement signers
Drive modernization of commission calculation and compensation analytics
Support the incentive compensation platform and integrations, including data feeds, exports, and reconciliation
Partner with the producer management platform team on producer data affecting compensation outcomes
Strengthen testing and release practices through test automation and CI/CD
Apply AI and agentic AI solutions across design, coding, testing, and support
Share AI learnings and best practices with the broader team
Mentor onshore and offshore engineers
Partner with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and business leadership on priorities, trade-offs, and delivery
Communicate technical status and risk to non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of software engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related STEM field, or equivalent education and work experience
Strong hands-on experience with Java and/or .NET
Solid API, integration, and data design skills
Strong SQL skills
Experience reconciling data across relational databases, including Oracle and SQL Server/Sybase
Hands-on AWS experience
Experience owning business-critical applications, incident response, and root-cause analysis
Experience with test automation, CI/CD, source control, and release management
Ability to work effectively with business partners, vendors, and distributed teams
Tier 1 production ownership, reliability engineering, incident management, and controls experience
Experience with compensation, commission, or incentive platforms
SOX or comparable regulatory controls experience
Contract workflow and e-signature integration experience with DocuSign or a similar platform
SSO, claims-based sign-in, and entitlement integration experience
Experience with legacy data estates and system reconciliation
Demonstrated use of AI and agentic AI tools across engineering and testing, with concrete examples
Experience mentoring onshore and offshore engineers
Familiarity with Varicent or a comparable incentive compensation platform
Willingness to build deeper Varicent or comparable product knowledge on the job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment
401(k) dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum
Paying it Forward Savings Program with annual 401(k) contributions for student loan payments
Pension Plan 100% funded by Travelers
Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually
Nine paid company Holidays
Wellness program with tools, discounts, resources, and caregiving support
Free professional counseling services, health coaching, and other mental health resources
Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program
Comprehensive benefit programs