Technical Lead – Full Stack Developer

The Hartford; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 126,160 - 189,240; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their Digital Enablement Value Stream team. This role focuses on full stack development and the modernization of customer communication services on AWS. Responsibilities include designing architectures, implementing APIs, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and strong skills in Java and AWS services. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development, including cloud migration.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native architecture.
• Expertise in designing and consuming REST/SOAP APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of full stack solutions for customer communications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive customer engagement through modern solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence.

Skills

Full stack software development

Cloud migration and modernization

Java (Spring Boot)

JavaScript/TypeScript

Python

AWS cloud services

REST/SOAP APIs

DevOps tools

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Overview

Senior Staff Software Engineer - IE07HE

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Senior IT Engineer – Full Stack Developer

Join the Digital Enablement Value Stream team as a Senior IT Engineer (Full Stack Developer). In this strategic role, you’ll be at the forefront of our modernization initiative, leading the transformation of our legacy portfolio of customer communication services onto AWS and industry leading platforms. You’ll collaborate with architects, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, scalable, and cloud-native enterprise solutions that enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of full stack solutions for customer communications, focusing on AWS cloud-native architectures.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven solutions to replace legacy systems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into modern technical solutions that drive customer engagement.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous reviews, test-driven development, and continuous integration practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
• Drive adoption of GenAI tools, automation, and DevOps best practices to accelerate modernization.
• Maintain application stability, security, and performance in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development, including cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Strong experience in Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and front-end frameworks (Angular/React).
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM, SNS, SQS, EventBridge) and cloud-native architecture.
• Expertise in designing and consuming REST/SOAP APIs, microservices, and integrating with vendor systems.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle).
• Experience with DevOps tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform, Rally, SonarQube).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent technical leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK).
• Experience with customer communications platforms and modernization initiatives.
• Exposure to industry communications platforms (OpenText, SmartCOMM, Quadient).
• Experience leveraging GenAI tools (GitHub Copilot, prompt-based dev tools).
• Advanced degree or certifications in cloud, AI, or related technologies.

This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$126,160 - $189,240

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age