Staff Software Engineer

Join The Hartford as a Staff Software Engineer in Grandview Heights, Franklin County, US, earning a competitive salary of $169,188.17. This senior role drives end‑to‑end development of personal lines insurance applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high‑performance, scalable software solutions for The Hartford’s Personal Lines platform.
• Own the full software lifecycle—from requirements gathering to production support—ensuring robust architecture and clean code.
• Collaborate with product owners, data scientists, and QA teams to translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and champion best practices in DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations to improve system reliability and user experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in the insurance or financial services sector.
• Strong expertise in Java, C#, or modern object‑oriented languages; experience with microservices, REST APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Proficiency with databases (SQL/NoSQL), version control (Git), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, communication abilities, and a collaborative mindset.

What We Offer

• Salary: $169,188.17 per year
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Professional development budget and tuition assistance
• Flexible work arrangements and supportive company culture

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I use as a Staff Software Engineer at The Hartford?

You will work with modern object‑oriented languages such as Java or C#, microservices architecture, REST APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and container tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Is remote work possible for this position?

The Hartford offers flexible work arrangements, including hybrid or remote options, depending on team needs and project requirements.

What is the salary for this role?

The position offers a fixed annual salary of $169,188.17.