Software Engineer II (Frontend, Design Systems, Accessibility)
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
$117K/yr - $193K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you. They are seeking a Software Engineer II to join its Design System team, responsible for advanced front-end engineering tasks including designing, developing, testing, and documenting updates to the Design System.
Perform analysis, design, development, and configuration functions (includes defining technical requirements) with a high degree of accuracy and speed, operating as an individual contributor to team goals.
Perform analysis, assessment and resolution for defects and incidents of advanced complexity and escalate appropriately.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced employees.
Create WCAG 2.2 accessible components for the Travelers Design System, using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/Typescript. Any experience with Web Components, Stencil.js, React, and Angular will be applicable in this work.
Work independently to tackle well-scoped and loosely scoped problems, working closely with Experience Design team members to determine the best possible component feature sets.
Write documentation for our engineering customers clearly and concisely to make our components easy to implement and maintain.
Seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge and capabilities, including staying familiar with new front-end techniques as they become available.
Be a resource for other development teams to implement components owned by the design system and assist with ensuring accessibility in custom components coded by application teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in work experience.
Two years of programming/development experience.
Perform analysis, design, development, and configuration functions (includes defining technical requirements) with a high degree of accuracy and speed, operating as an individual contributor to team goals.
Perform analysis, assessment and resolution for defects and incidents of advanced complexity and escalate appropriately.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced employees.
Create WCAG 2.2 accessible components for the Travelers Design System, using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/Typescript.
Work independently to tackle well-scoped and loosely scoped problems, working closely with Experience Design team members to determine the best possible component feature sets.
Write documentation for our engineering customers clearly and concisely to make our components easy to implement and maintain.
Seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge and capabilities, including staying familiar with new front-end techniques as they become available.
Be a resource for other development teams to implement components owned by the design system and assist with ensuring accessibility in custom components coded by application teams.
Intermediate delivery skills including the ability to estimate accurate timelines for tasks and deliver work at a steady, predictable pace to achieve commitments.
Demonstrated track record of domain expertise including understanding technical concepts necessary to do the job effectively and aware of industry trends.
Strong problem solver who ensures solutions are built for the long term, is able to resolve new issues, recognizes mistakes using them as learning and teaching opportunities.
Strong communicator who possesses the ability to articulate information clearly and concisely with the business.
Intermediate leadership skills with the ability to help create a safe environment for others to learn and grow as engineers.
Preferred
Four years of programming/development experience preferred.
In-depth understanding of accessibility standards and guidelines, particularly in building and testing for WCAG 2.0 standards is highly preferred.
Experience with at least one of the following is preferred: Web Components, React, or Angular.
Experience with Stencil.js is appreciated but not required.
Familiarity with design concepts such as typography and color theory or tools like Figma are appreciated.
Benefits
Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine 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.
Travelers provides insurance coverage to protect the things that are important to you – your home, your car, your valuables and your business.
