AI-First Principal Software Engineer

The Hartford; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 168,400 - 252,600; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the technical strategy for Digital Enablement platforms. In this role, you will drive modernization efforts, ensure operational resilience, and leverage AI technologies to enhance business outcomes.

The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in enterprise application development, exceptional collaboration skills, and a proven track record in Agile environments. A hybrid work schedule is offered, with office time required three days a week.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of enterprise application development experience.
• Demonstrated success in Agile environments delivering complex systems.
• Exceptional communication skills for decision-making in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute end-to-end strategy for Digital Enablement platforms.
• Lead modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native architectures.
• Ensure technology decisions support operational efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Angular/TypeScript

SQL

AI frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Application Insights

Splunk

Job description

The Hartford is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the technical strategy for Digital Enablement platforms. In this role, you will drive modernization efforts, ensure operational resilience, and leverage AI technologies to enhance business outcomes.

The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in enterprise application development, exceptional collaboration skills, and a proven track record in Agile environments. A hybrid work schedule is offered, with office time required three days a week.