AI-First Software Engineering Leader – Transformation & Growth

The Hartford; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in Hartford, CT is seeking an AVP Software Engineering to lead Employer Benefits technology strategy and delivery. You will own end-to-end execution of critical roadmaps, drive AI-first practices, and advance cloud-native, API-driven solutions across platforms with a focus on productivity, quality, and business impact.

This senior leader will build and mentor high-performing teams, partner with business and product leaders, and shape the engineering culture through DevSecOps, agile

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in technical software solution development and engineering leadership.
• Experience leading large-scale transformations and legacy-to-cloud migrations.
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technology strategy and modernization for the Employer Benefits value stream.
• Lead AI-first engineering practices to improve productivity, quality and delivery speed.
• Drive cloud-native, API-driven solutions in partnership with architecture teams.
• Build and lead high-performing engineering teams with talent development programs.
• Establish DevSecOps practices to improve reliability, security, and developer experience.
• Translate technology concepts for business leaders and drive measurable outcomes.

Skills

Engineering leadership

AI adoption

Cloud-native engineering

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Job description

The Hartford in Hartford, CT is seeking an AVP Software Engineering to lead Employer Benefits technology strategy and delivery. You will own end-to-end execution of critical roadmaps, drive AI-first practices, and advance cloud-native, API-driven solutions across platforms with a focus on productivity, quality, and business impact.

This senior leader will build and mentor high-performing teams, partner with business and product leaders, and shape the engineering culture through DevSecOps, agile