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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # customer centric Solution Architect - **Company:** The Hartford - **Location:** Hartford, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $131,600.0 - $197,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Event-Driven Programming, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, JSON, Transport Layer, OAuth, OpenID, Reliability Engineering, Cloud Services, Responsive Web Design, Search Technologies, Service-Oriented Architecture, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Systems Integration, ReactJS, Large Language Models, HybridCloud, Customer Identity Access Management, Single Page Application, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs, Multiplatform, Microservices - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/solution-architect-hartford-ct--d830ad1d-43df-4949-a3f6-09b2a1ce16a4 ## About the Role * 5 -8 years of experience in solution architecture, application architecture, or senior engineering roles within a large-scale enterprise environment. * Proven Small Commercial Industry Experience * Demonstrated impact designing cloud-native solutions (AWS/Google), APIs and integration patterns including: + Microservices and service oriented architectures + Event driven and API based integration patterns (SOAP, REST) * Hands-on experience applying GenAI/ML to production use cases; familiarity with agentic architectures, RAG, semantic search, embedding models and LLMs. * Expertise with digital identity/CIAM and modern auth (OIDC/OAuth2) and aligning to enterprise security standards. * Experience developing or designing single-page applications utilizing contemporary frameworks such as Angular/React. * Experience designing and implementing cloud-based solutions utilizing Microservices or API-based integrations with a clear understanding of JSON, REST, and HTTP standards. * Clear understanding of cloud, hybrid cloud, and container deployment architectures including building cloud-ready applications and container orchestration systems. * Fluency in platform and product thinking, solution KPIs, reliability engineering, and cost management. * Strong written, verbal, and influence skills-comfortable engaging senior leaders and mentoring engineers across a matrixed org. * Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent practical experience * Cloud certifications and architecture certifications are strongly preferred. Candidate 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., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blueprints, Business Architecture, Business Solutions, Business Strategy, Cloud Applications, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Emerging Technology, Enterprise Protection, HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol), Hybrid Cloud, Insurance, JSON, Leading Edge Technology, Matrix Management, Mentoring, Microservices, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, REST (Representational State Transfer), Reliability Engineering, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Semantic Search, Small Business, Software Design, Software as a Service (SaaS), Strategic Planning, Technical Strategy, Telemetry, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Writing Skills ## Description As a Small Business Solution Architect, you'll define what's next. Bring your deep application design expertise and outstanding communication skills to architect bold, end-to-end solutions that fuel our strategic business objectives. Our environment thrives on agility, where rapid experimentation and iterative learning are the norm, empowering you to design advanced AI and digital-first architectures that span multiple technologies and platforms. You'll have a front-row seat influencing leaders and shaping the future of our business vision. By tightly aligning technology strategies with real business goals, you'll ensure our digital and AI-first approach delivers truly impactful outcomes across the Small Business Portfolio. In Small Business, we're recognized for our relentless pursuit of excellence, shaping industry-leading customer and agent experiences, and pioneering platforms that drive speed, reliability, and results. If you're energized by cutting-edge technology Gen-AI, advanced digital products, APIs, Microservices, Micro Frontends, Cloud-first strategies, SaaS solutions, and more-this is your moment to shine among the best. This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Columbus, OH, or Hartford, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). What you'll do (day to day) * Establish and drive clear, effective, and innovative solution designs aligning to The Hartford's reference architectures, blueprints, and business and IT strategies across our Digital properties, with a focus on AI and strategic thinking. * Translate strategy into end-to-end solution designs spanning mobile, responsive web, APIs, microservices/micro-frontends, data, and cloud infrastructure. * Produce option analyses and decision records balancing strategic alignment, security, reliability, complexity, and cost. * Design solutions leveraging SaaS and Native Cloud architectures and services, focusing on rationalizing and modernizing assets. * Advance digital identity and zero-trust patterns across experiences; ensure alignment with enterprise security standards. * Partner with value streams on roadmaps and increments; ensure designs meet non-functional expectations and are operable (telemetry, SLOs, runbooks). * Evaluate and land emerging Technologies where it demonstrably improves outcomes. * Align to architecture governance: reviews, permits to build, conformance checks, and pragmatic exceptions when warranted. ## Related Videos - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. 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