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Technology
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Travelers is looking for a Technology Engineer to join our team in Redhill, Surrey.
Operating as a Wide Area Network and Cloud Engineer, as the Team Lead, you will be someone who:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the activities performed related to engineering support, installation and/or operations of infrastructure technologies.
-Plans at a tactical level and manages the effective use of technology resources for assigned projects and functions.
- Direct assigned project staff as required to design, develop and/or implement large, complex technology solutions supporting one or more business and/or technology area.
- Develops and implements appropriate solutions that may involve multiple platforms, databases, software/hardware technologies and tools.
- Facilitates and/or participates in the design and development of database systems.
- Has strong ability to multi-task in an environment of constantly changing priorities.
Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company’s discretion.
This role is eligible for a New Joiner Referral Bonus per the Travelers Employee Referral Programme. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus.
What Will You Do?
- Develops tactics and operational plans in alignment with strategic objectives for assigned technologies and projects.
- Drives the execution of departmental and corporate programs.
- Leverages infrastructure technology to develop and/or redesign technology solutions.
- Builds, leverages, and maintains effective alliances across technical and business community.
- Interacts with customers to achieve efficient, effective results.
- Multi-tasks, prioritizes according to business priorities and production availability requirements.
- Seen as a technical expert within service delivery organization (SDO) and consults across SDOs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?
- Seven years of experience in Technology preferred.
- Two years of experience as a technical lead preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as Network, Database, Server, Storage etc. preferred.
- Expert knowledge of one or more of the following technical skills:
- Foundational IT Infrastructure
- Operating Systems
- Software
- Knowledge of process discipline and IDLC methodology
What is a Must Have?
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or its equivalent in work experience, plus five years of experience in Technology required.
- Alternatively, a Master's degree in CS or a related field and three years of work experience in Technology
What Is in It for You?
- Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
- Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.
- Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
- Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that 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 programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.
Employment Practices
Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.
If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.
Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.