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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.

The Hartford is searching for a Staff Software Engineer 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.

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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,) is a plus.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field preferred.

This role will have a Hybrid work arrangement, with 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:

$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
Job ID: hartford-R2519285
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