Staff Software Engineer

The Hartford; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in Hartford, CT is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Hybrid) to design and deliver AI-enabled solutions across actuarial platforms. You will build scalable applications, automate workflows, and integrate AI capabilities using AWS (and other cloud services).

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product owners and architects, and drive best practices for secure, reliable software while modernizing platforms through cloud and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software development.
• Expertise in Java, Python, C#, or Go.
• Experience building full-stack apps using Angular, React, Node.js, and RESTful APIs.
• Cloud platform experience with AWS, GCP, Azure.
• Databases including SQL Server, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB.
• Designing RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures.
• CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management.
• Familiarity with Generative AI concepts, LLMs, prompt engineering, and AI-assisted development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of scalable software solutions across platforms.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and teams to define requirements and align with business goals.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers with code reviews and guidance.
• Drive best practices in software development and AI-assisted practices.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues for stability and performance.
• Evolve software architecture and explore opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from concept to deployment.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and AI-enabled capabilities to enhance product capabilities.
• Explore intelligent automation and prompt-driven development techniques.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

Go

Angular

React

Node.js

RESTful APIs

AWS

GCP

Azure

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

CI/CD

GenAI / AI concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Angular

React

Node.js

RESTful APIs

Job description

Staff Software Engineer - IE07IE 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's Corporate Actuarial Engineering organization is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven Staff Software Engineer (Hybrid) to work on the team supporting applications across all segments This role is focused on designing and delivering AI-enabled and agentic AI solutions, including building intelligent applications, automation workflows, and AI-driven integrations that support employee lifecycle processes, legal operations, compliance, and shared enterprise services. The Staff Software Engineer has end-to-end responsibility for designing, building, and supporting solutions across multiple platforms and technologies. The primary focus of this role is to develop scalable, AI-powered applications and integrations using cloud platforms (primarily AWS, with exposure to GCP). This includes applying AI and GenAI capabilities to improve efficiency, automate processes, and enable new business capabilities across Actuarial platforms. This role requires hands-on experience designing and implementing AI/GenAI solutions, including integrations, applied use cases, and agentic workflows. Experience with .NET (C#) is preferred to support integration with existing applications and modernization efforts where needed. This position works closely with Actuaries, product owners, business stakeholders, architects, and partner teams, and is accountable for delivering well-architected, stable, performant, and secure solutions while continuing to modernize platforms through cloud, automation, and AI-driven initiatives. This role will play a key part in advancing the organization's AI-first engineering strategy by building and scaling real-world AI solutions within enterprise platforms. The role has a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of working in the office three days per week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and secure software solutions across various platforms and technologies.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements, scope projects, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Drive best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing methodologies, release processes, and AI-assisted development practices.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and performance of critical systems.
• Contribute to the evolution of the software architecture, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment and maintenance.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, tools, frameworks, and AI-enabled capabilities to enhance development efficiency and product capabilities.
• Explore and leverage intelligent automation, prompt-driven development techniques, and AI-assisted engineering tools where appropriate.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in software development, with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
• Expertise in at least one modern programming language such as Java, Python, C#, or Go.
• Strong experience building full-stack applications using Angular, React, Node.js, and RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB).
• Proficiency in designing and building RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design patterns.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management tools.
• Familiarity with Generative AI concepts, Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and AI-assisted software development practices.
• Experience integrating AI-powered capabilities, intelligent automation solutions, or conversational applications into enterprise platforms is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is a plus.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools and platforms such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex AI, GCP Agent Development Kit (ADK), or similar technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, intelligent automation, Responsible AI principles, and integrating AI capabilities into enterprise applications is a plus.

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: $116,000 - $174,000.

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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.

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