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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** The Hartford
- **Location:** Hartford, CT, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,600.0 - $197,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Identity and Access Management, JSON, Machine Learning, OAuth, OpenID, Cloud Services, Responsive Web Design, Search Technologies, Service-Oriented Architecture, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Software Engineering, Web Applications, Google Cloud, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Generative AI, HybridCloud, Customer Identity Access Management, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Virtual Agents, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** September 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/uscb640a7f8ad86f17aa75107ae06fe75d/eaa

## About the Role

5+ years of experience in Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or Senior Software Engineering within a large enterprise environment.
Experience in the Small Commercial Insurance industry.
Proven success designing and delivering cloud-based solutions in AWS and/or Google Cloud.
Experience with:
Microservices and service-oriented architectures
API and event-driven integrations (REST, SOAP)
Hands-on experience with Generative AI and Machine Learning, including:
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)
Semantic Search
Embedding Models
Agentic AI architectures
Knowledge of Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) and modern authentication standards (OAuth2, OIDC).
Experience building modern web applications using Angular, React, or similar frameworks.
Strong understanding of:
APIs, REST, JSON, and HTTP standards
Cloud and hybrid-cloud environments
Containerized applications and orchestration platforms
Experience applying product thinking, measuring success through KPIs, and balancing reliability, scalability, and cost.
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and mentor technical teams.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Cloud and Architecture certifications are a plus.
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.

## 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.
The Hartford is seeking a transformative, customer centric Solution Architect to join the Small Business IT team where we build and scale some of the industry's best Small Business digital experiences from quote-to-bind-to-service. You'll design solutions that power our Portfolio modernization, accelerate a robust invest agenda, and turn emerging tech into real customer and agent outcomes.
The Hartford is seeking a transformative, customer centric Solution Architect to join the Small Business IT team where we build and scale some of the industry's best Small Business digital experiences from quote-to-bind-to-service. You'll design solutions that power our Portfolio modernization, accelerate a robust invest agenda, and turn emerging tech into real customer and agent outcomes.
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.
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.
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., Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Responsible for the architectural integrity of the program and maintaining the enterprise vision of the solution from a technical and bus…

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