Staff Software Engineer/Java Full Stack
- The Hartford
- United States
Job Description
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.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Full Stack Developer) to design and build modern, cloud‑native enterprise applications. This role focuses on leveraging the latest AI tools and skills to create scalable solutions that enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong collaboration, solution design, and mentoring skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of full stack solutions for customer communications, focusing on AWS cloud-native architectures.
- Architect and implement RESTful APIs, microservices, event-driven and agentic solutions to replace legacy systems.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into modern technical solutions that drive customer engagement.
- Ensure code quality through rigorous reviews, test-driven development, and continuous integration practices.
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
- Drive adoption of GenAI tools, automation, and DevOps best practices to accelerate modernization.
- Maintain application stability, security, and performance in a fast-paced, cloud-first environment.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in full stack software development, including cloud migration and modernization projects.
- Strong experience in Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and front-end frameworks (Angular/React).
- Strong experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM, SNS, SQS, EventBridge) and cloud-native architecture.
- Expertise in designing and consuming REST/SOAP APIs, microservices, and integrating with vendor systems.
- Solid understanding of relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle).
- Experience with DevOps tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform, Rally, SonarQube).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Excellent technical leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
What We Offer
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform, CDK).
- Experience with customer communications platforms and modernization initiatives.
- Experience leveraging GenAI tools (GitHub Copilot, prompt-based dev tools).
- Advanced degree or certifications in cloud, AI, or related technologies.
- Collaborative culture with an emphasis on learning and mentorship.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
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Human achievement is at the heart of what we do.
We believe that with the right encouragement and support, people are capable of achieving amazing things.
We put our belief into action by ensuring individuals and businesses are well protected, and by going even further – making an impact in ways that go beyond an insurance policy.
Nearly 19,000 employees use their unique talents in careers that span a variety of disciplines – from developing the latest technology to creating and promoting our products to evaluating future financial risks.
We’re also committed to programs that drive education and support volunteerism, which put human beings first. We do it because it’s the right thing to do, and because when our customers, communities and employees succeed, we all do.
