Staff Software Engineer - Duck Creek

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

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Duck Creek) to lead end-to-end development for Personal Lines in a highly distributed environment. You will shape the architecture with architects and tech leads, while occasionally coding to stay connected with delivery.

The role emphasizes strong OO design, Java/.NET, REST/SOAP APIs, AWS, and CI/CD practices, with Scrum/Agile methodologies guiding the team’s work.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in application software development.
• Proficient in OO design, Java/.NET, REST/SOAP APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS).
• Solid DevOps experience with GitHub, Jenkins, and CI practices.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: provide vision for application architecture and integrity.
• Hands-on coding: lead teams while contributing code.
• Code Quality: perform reviews to ensure quality and reliability.
• Mentorship: grow junior engineers and communicate risks clearly.
• Embrace new tech: drive innovation with modern technologies including Gen AI.

Skills

Object-oriented design

Java/.NET

REST/SOAP APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS)

DevOps (GitHub/Jenkins)

Agile/Scrum

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Duck Creek

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. Hartford is searching for a Staff Software Engineer - Duck Creek within the Personal Lines organization that will have end-to-end technical accountabilities in application development for personal lines portfolio in a highly distributed, integrated, multi-platform environment. This team is passionate for technology and strives to build well architected and innovative solutions for the business as well as Fundamentally treats IT Operations as Software Engineering and adopted Scrum development methodology and core agile engineering practices such as continuous integration and test-driven development.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership, enforcing the vision of the application architecture and integrity of the application environment in alliance with architects and other tech leads.
• Hands-On Coding: Lead teams while also performing hands-on coding to stay connected with the technical aspects of the projects.
• Code Quality: Conducting code reviews to maintain high standards in coding and reliability.
• Mentorship: Guiding junior engineers to enhance team capabilities and foster growth, Communicate Effectively: Proactively communicate risks, issues, and mitigations to stakeholders.
• Embrace Future Technologies: Lead innovation efforts, leveraging modern technologies to solve customer problems. Knowledge of implementing solutions through Gen AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 5+ years in application software development.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Object-Oriented design, Java or .NET frameworks, front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, Angular/React, XML, XSLT, SQL), and cloud platforms (preferably AWS). Must have a strong working experience as Designer/Developer of REST/SOAP API services, both as consumer & provider.
• DevOps Knowledge: Experience with continuous integration and DevOps tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Rally, SonarQube).
• Tech Savvy: Passionate about staying current with technology trends, experimenting with modern technologies, and participating in internal tech communities.
• Agile Practitioner: Experience with agile or scrum methodologies.
• Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of P&C Insurance and low coding platforms (Duck Creek).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred.

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our locations will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

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: $116,000 - $174,000

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About Us | Our Culture | What It’s Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits 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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