Solution Architect

The Hartford; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in Columbus, OH is seeking a transformative Solution Architect to join the Small Business IT team. You will design end‑to‑end solutions spanning mobile, web, APIs, microservices and cloud, aligning with reference architectures to drive business outcomes.

You will lead in exploring Generative AI, advanced digital products, and security patterns while collaborating with cross‑functional teams. Hybrid work requires 3 in‑office days weekly in Columbus or Hartford.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Solution or Application Architecture within a large enterprise.
• Experience in Small Commercial Insurance and cloud-based solutions (AWS/Google Cloud).
• Proficiency with microservices, APIs (REST/SOAP) and modern web apps.
• Hands-on AI/ML concepts including LLMs, RAG and semantic search.
• Knowledge of CIAM, OAuth2/OIDC and security patterns.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive end‑to‑end solution designs aligned to reference architectures.
• Translate strategy into designs spanning mobile, web, APIs, microservices, data and cloud.
• Produce option analyses, balancing strategy, security, reliability, and cost.
• Design SaaS and native cloud architectures; modernize assets.
• Advance digital identity and zero‑trust patterns; ensure security standards.
• Partner with value streams on roadmaps; ensure operability with telemetry and SLOs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve outcomes.
• Align to architecture governance and approvals process.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud Architecture

AWS

Google Cloud

Microservices

API Design

Generative AI

CIAM & OAuth2

Modern Web Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or Engineering

Tools

AWS Cloud Services

Google Cloud Platform

Kubernetes

Job description

Architect - IA07BE

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.

The Hartford is seeking a transformative, customer centric Solution Architect to join the Small Business IT team where we build and scale some of the industry’s best Small Business digital experiences from quote-to-bind-to-service. You’ll design solutions that power our Portfolio modernization, accelerate a robust invest agenda, and turn emerging tech into real customer and agent outcomes.

As a Small Business Solution Architect, you’ll define what’s next. Bring your deep application design expertise and outstanding communication skills to architect bold, end-to-end solutions that fuel our strategic business objectives. Our environment thrives on agility, where rapid experimentation and iterative learning are the norm, empowering you to design advanced AI and digital-first architectures that span multiple technologies and platforms. You’ll have a front-row seat influencing leaders and shaping the future of our business vision. By tightly aligning technology strategies with real business goals, you’ll ensure our digital and AI-first approach delivers truly impactful outcomes across the Small Business Portfolio. In Small Business, we’re recognized for our relentless pursuit of excellence, shaping industry-leading customer and agent experiences, and pioneering platforms that drive speed, reliability, and results. If you’re energized by cutting‑edge technology Gen‑AI, advanced digital products, APIs, Microservices, Micro Frontends, Cloud‑first strategies, SaaS solutions, and more—this is your moment to shine among the best.

What You’ll Do (day To Day)

• Establish and drive clear, effective, and innovative solution designs aligning to The Hartford’s reference architectures, blueprints, and business and IT strategies across our Digital properties, with a focus on AI and strategic thinking.
• Translate strategy into end‑to‑end solution designs spanning mobile, responsive web, APIs, microservices/micro‑frontends, data, and cloud infrastructure.
• Produce option analyses and decision records balancing strategic alignment, security, reliability, complexity, and cost.
• Design solutions leveraging SaaS and Native Cloud architectures and services, focusing on rationalizing and modernizing assets.
• Advance digital identity and zero‑trust patterns across experiences; ensure alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Partner with value streams on roadmaps and increments; ensure designs meet non‑functional expectations and are operable (telemetry, SLOs, runbooks).
• Evaluate and land emerging Technologies where it demonstrably improves outcomes.
• Align to architecture governance: reviews, permits to build, conformance checks, and pragmatic exceptions when warranted.

This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, or Hartford, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or Senior Software Engineering within a large enterprise environment.
• Experience in the Small Commercial Insurance industry.
• Proven success designing and delivering cloud‑based solutions in AWS and/or Google Cloud.
• Experience with:
• Microservices and service‑oriented architectures
• API and event‑driven integrations (REST, SOAP)
• Hands‑on experience with Generative AI and Machine Learning, including:
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Semantic Search
• Embedding Models
• Agentic AI architectures
• Knowledge of Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) and modern authentication standards (OAuth2, OIDC).
• Experience building modern web applications using Angular, React, or similar frameworks.
• Strong understanding of:
• APIs, REST, JSON, and HTTP standards
• Cloud and hybrid‑cloud environments
• Containerized applications and orchestration platforms
• Experience applying product thinking, measuring success through KPIs, and balancing reliability, scalability, and cost.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and mentor technical teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Cloud and Architecture certifications are a plus.

Candidate 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:

$131,600 - $197,400

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