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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for developer advocate in Pittsburgh, PA is $80,659.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,800.00 and $158,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Developer Advocate?

A developer advocate promotes the interests of developers and helps make it easier for them to use platforms for their work. In this job, you are the voice of a community of developers who may have insight into enhancing or changing a product. Your duties are to listen to the issues that developers are having while using a platform, research possible ways to address these problems, and bring them to the attention of the company that makes the product. You also help ensure that developers can perform their work easily by having access to all the features and capabilities of the software.

What is a Developer Advocate?

A Developer Advocate is a professional who acts as a bridge between a company that creates technology products and the developer community that uses them. Their primary role is to help developers understand, use, and succeed with the company's products by creating resources, giving talks, writing documentation, and gathering feedback. Developer Advocates also represent the needs and opinions of the developer community within their organization to help shape product direction. Ultimately, they work to build trust, foster engagement, and ensure the success of both developers and the product.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Developer Advocate?

To thrive as a Developer Advocate, you need a strong background in software development, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of developer communities, often supported by experience in coding and public speaking. Familiarity with programming languages, API documentation tools, and platforms like GitHub, as well as experience with content creation and technical presentations, is highly beneficial. Outstanding Developer Advocates excel in empathy, storytelling, and relationship-building, enabling them to connect authentically with diverse audiences. These skills are critical for bridging the gap between product teams and users, fostering engagement, and driving the adoption of technology solutions.

How does a Developer Advocate typically balance coding responsibilities with community engagement?

Developer Advocates often split their time between writing code—such as building demos, contributing to open source projects, or improving documentation—and engaging with developer communities through conferences, online forums, and workshops. Finding the right balance can be challenging, as both technical output and strong communication are essential. Many teams encourage Advocates to allocate specific days or hours to focus on coding, while reserving other time for outreach, feedback collection, and content creation. This structure helps Developer Advocates stay technically sharp while remaining deeply connected to their audience and the broader community.

What is the difference between Developer Advocate vs Developer Evangelist?

AspectDeveloper AdvocateDeveloper Evangelist
Required CredentialsTechnical background, often in software development or engineeringSimilar technical skills, often with marketing or communication experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with developers, product teams, and marketingFocuses on community engagement, public speaking, and outreach
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, startups, open-source projectsTech companies, community organizations, startups

Both roles require strong technical skills and community engagement. While Developer Advocates focus on bridging developers with products through technical content and support, Developer Evangelists emphasize promoting products via public speaking and community events. The roles often overlap but differ mainly in their primary focus: technical advocacy versus marketing outreach.

How much do developer advocates make?

Developer advocates typically earn between $80,000 and $150,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and company size. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in cloud platforms or APIs can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $160,000. Compensation may also include benefits such as stock options and professional development opportunities.

What do developer advocates do?

Developer advocates act as a bridge between a company and the developer community by promoting products, providing technical support, creating educational content, and gathering user feedback. They often engage through social media, conferences, and technical documentation to improve developer experience and adoption of the company's technologies.
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Senior Client Advocate - Real Estate

Willis Towers Watson

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

New

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 150 rated financial services

Job description


The Senior Client Advocate
The Senior Client Advocate provides strategic relationship management, leveraging specialized industry expertise and deep market knowledge to develop tailored risk management strategies for clients. This role will primarily support Real Estate clients and portfolios, serving as a trusted advisor to real estate owners, operators, developers, investors, and related organizations. The successful candidate will help clients quantify, mitigate, and transfer risk while delivering exceptional service and long-term value.
If you are client-centric, interested in affiliating with an industry leader, and committed to helping clients unlock their potential through effective risk management strategies, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
The Role
The Senior Client Advocate is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with a portfolio of Real Estate clients, including the development and execution of insurance and risk management strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the real estate industry. This role is accountable for coordinating WTW resources to deliver integrated solutions that meet clients' insurance and risk management needs.
The Senior Client Advocate must be able to deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment while working independently and collaboratively with internal stakeholders.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Retain and grow an existing Real Estate book of business, strengthening client relationships and serving as a strategic advisor.
  • Identify, engage, and coordinate WTW resources to deliver an exceptional client experience.
  • Provide strategic planning and risk management consulting services to Real Estate clients, collaborating with WTW practice, industry, and resource groups.
  • Recommend appropriate insurance and risk management solutions throughout the policy lifecycle, including acquisition due diligence and transactional activities.
  • Ensure Group policy requirements, including legal, regulatory, and compliance standards, are met.
  • Partner with Broking teams to leverage analytical tools and market insights that support client objectives.
  • Design, prepare, negotiate, and deliver fee and compensation agreements.
  • Develop and deliver client presentations, proposals, advocacy reports, Engagement 365 service plans, and stewardship reviews.
  • Maximize account profitability while ensuring client retention and satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Broking teams to stay informed of market developments and emerging Real Estate industry trends.
  • Build and strengthen market relationships in partnership with Broking and Sales colleagues.
  • Lead the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including coordination across line-of-business teams and document ownership.
  • Drive the annual renewal process, establishing and executing client-specific renewal strategies in partnership with WTW practice and industry groups.
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support an exceptional client experience.
Qualifications
The Requirements
  • 10+ years of commercial Property & Casualty insurance experience in a client-facing role, with experience serving Real Estate clients, portfolios, or books of
    business strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of the commercial insurance renewal process from strategy development through placement.
  • Strong understanding of insurance coverage forms and the ability to identify coverage gaps, analyze program design, and provide ongoing coverage consultation.
  • Ability to leverage internal and external relationships to deliver tailored WTW solutions while effectively managing conflict resolution.
  • Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret, analyze, and present models and data.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to develop creative solutions, build stakeholder consensus, and close complex transactions.
  • Knowledge of client strategy, risk management solutions, and market trends within the Real Estate sector.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation of complex or technical discussions.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability, including driving change, leading projects, collaborating across teams, and mentoring colleagues.
  • Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert to team members.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • P&C Insurance License required.
  • Some travel required.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $200,000 - $275,000 USD per year.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
  • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
  • Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
EOE, including disability/vets

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