Solution Architect

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

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a transformative Small Business Solution Architect to join the IT team and shape end-to-end digital experiences from quote to service. You will design architectures spanning mobile, web, APIs, microservices, and cloud, driving AI-first approaches and security.

This hybrid role requires strong communication, leadership and hands-on cloud experience, with emphasis on modern identity, telemetry, and governance across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture within a large enterprise.
• Experience in Small Commercial Insurance is preferred.
• Proven cloud-based solution design experience in AWS and/or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud architecture

AI / GenAI

API design

Leadership

Communication

Security / IAM

Frontend frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

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

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

About Us

Every day, a day to do right. Showing up for people isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are – and have been for more than 200 years. We’re devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees—continually asking ourselves what more we can do. Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined. And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it’s these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.