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Staff Software Engineer

AT The Hartford
The Hartford

Staff Software Engineer

Columbus, OH

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.

This is an exciting opportunity, in Global Specialty IT for an experienced Staff Software Engineer, with a strong background in Software Engineering and Application Support executing within the Agile operating model. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about technology, product development and can thrive in a fast-paced environment to support the maintenance and enhancement of ImageRight, our enterprise wide content management and workflow system.

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Essential job functions included but are not limited to the following:

  • Work with colleagues and technical resources to define technical solutions that meet business requirements
  • Participate in the design, development, testing and debugging of an application.
  • Troubleshoot and ensure timely and effective resolutions of any project issues.


  • Participate in code reviews, both of your own code and as a reviewer.
  • Provide feedback and suggestions for process and product improvement.
  • Conducts technical research on new technology for possible new aspects of a product or components needing redesign or updating.
  • Prepare product documentation, support materials, and internal documentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ensures quality of code written or reviewed
  • Adheres to quality/technical team standards
  • Makes decisions in their area of responsibility that help maintainability, reuse, security and performance
  • Able to diagnose issues and provide solutions for multiple functional and technical areas within a product


  • Can independently frame problems and perform relevant research
  • Curious and avid learners
  • Communicate clearly to explain and defend design decisions
  • Self-motivated and excellent problem-solvers
  • Driven to improve, personally and professionally


  • Mentor and inspire others to raise the bar for everyone around them
  • Collaborate with their peers, designing pragmatic solutions
  • Operate best in a fast-paced, flexible work environment
  • Prepare technical training and information sessions for other staff

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related technical field) or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ Years experience in software development
  • Design and architecture knowledge
  • Experience with Agile software development


  • Have an intense passion for innovating and crafting clean code
  • Experience with Enterprise Document Management tools (ImageRight or Similar)
  • Experience with .NET
  • Experience with VBScript or similar
  • Experience with relational databases including SQL


  • Experience with insurance industry workflow
  • Are in-tune with high performance and high availability design/programming
  • Have experience in security best practices for software and data platforms
  • Enjoy solving problems through the entire application stack
  • Are interested and capable of learning other programming languages as needed.

Remote candidates welcome

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:

$114,720 - $172,080

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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Client-provided location(s): Columbus, OH, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Hartford, CT, USA; Danbury, CT, USA
Job ID: hartford-R2416556
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program