Software Engineer II Front-End Developer (JavaScript, React, Node)

$115,700 - $190,900/Yr

Travelers - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Travelers is seeking a Software Engineer II to join our organization as we grow and transform our Technology landscape. The individual will complete advanced end-to-end engineering tasks for specific system assignments, which include designing, developing, analyzing, configuring, testing, debugging, troubleshooting, documenting, health monitoring/alerting, and implementing based on user or system specifications. This role involves consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications, managing interaction between the systems and other technical support areas, and defining technical requirements while coordinating team resources to solve problems. As a Software Engineer II, you will perform analysis, design, development, and configuration functions with a high degree of accuracy and speed, operating as an individual contributor to team goals. You will also be responsible for performing analysis, assessment, and resolution for defects and incidents of advanced complexity, escalating appropriately when necessary. The role requires you to work independently to tackle well-scoped and loosely scoped problems, seek opportunities to expand your technical knowledge and capabilities, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities

• Complete advanced end-to-end engineering tasks for specific system assignments.
• Design, develop, analyze, configure, test, debug, troubleshoot, document, and implement based on user or system specifications.
• Consult with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications.
• Manage interaction between the systems and other technical support areas.
• Define technical requirements and coordinate team resources to solve problems.
• Perform analysis, design, development, and configuration functions with high accuracy and speed.
• Perform analysis, assessment, and resolution for defects and incidents of advanced complexity.
• Work independently to tackle well-scoped and loosely scoped problems.
• Seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge and capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in work experience.
• Two years of programming/development experience.
• Four years of programming/development experience with JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks, such as React and Node, preferred.
• Extensive experience in UI/UX Design with a strong portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity.
• Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar.
• Proven track record of working closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to translate design concepts into functional, high-quality front-end code.
• Intermediate delivery skills including the ability to estimate accurate timelines for tasks and deliver work at a steady, predictable pace.
• Demonstrated track record of domain expertise including understanding technical concepts necessary to do the job effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve new issues and break down large problems into smaller, manageable ones.
• Strong communication skills to articulate information clearly and concisely.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and services.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.

Benefits

• Health Insurance for employees and eligible family members from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) matching contributions dollar-for-dollar up to the first 5% of eligible pay.
• Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Access to a wellness program with tools, discounts, and resources.
• Mental health program providing access to free professional counseling services.
• Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program to encourage community involvement.