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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AVP, Software Engineering, Employee Benefits - **Company:** The Hartford - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $182,000.0 - $273,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Engineering, Software Engineering, Api Design, Devsecops - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/263130E71DC6456BA570E235B6DED778/job/ ## About the Role * 12+ years of experience in technical software solution development and engineering leadership. * Employee Benefits and/or insurance industry experience preferred but not required. * Hands on experience leading complex portfolios through transformation such as digital or large platforms replacement. * Demonstrated engineering track record of sustainable technical solution design with a focus on driving productivity, efficiency, and innovation. * Experience leading legacy to modern application transitions, including migration of applications to cloud and continued technical innovation in the cloud. * Experienced people leader with the ability to build and develop future-ready technology talent, fostering a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, innovation, and growth. * Excellent communicator who can effectively translate technology concepts into business language and adjust as needed to target audience. * Strategic thinker, problem solver and collaborator with the ability to engage executive level leaders across organizational boundaries to influence decisions and drive results. * Global experience with onshore and offshore teams (US and India) and managing vendor resource strategy. * Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to effectively prioritize competing priorities and deadlines. * Passion for learning, excellent customer focus with a positive attitude. Location and Travel Requirements: * This role may have a hybrid or remote work arrangement. Candidates located near one of our office locations (Hartford, CT; Charlotte, NC; Columbus, OH; or Chicago, IL.) may be expected to work in the office multiple days per week. * Up to 40% travel will be required depending on location. ## Description * Accountable for the end-to-end technology strategy, execution, and continuous transformation of Group Benefits engineering, embedding AI-first practices across product delivery, software development, operations, and decision-making. * Accountable for the end-to-end technology strategy, delivery, and continuous modernization of the Employer Experience value stream * Partner with business and product leaders to define and execute a technology and AI roadmap that aligns with business priorities and enhances employer experience * Lead adoption of AI-first engineering practices, leveraging AI-assisted development, testing, automation, and operations to improve productivity, quality, and speed to market. * Drive scalable, cloud-native, and API-driven technology solutions in partnership with Enterprise and Solution Architecture teams. * Ensure data, analytics, and AI capabilities are aligned to business objectives, enabling trusted insights and intelligent business processes. * Establish modern engineering and DevSecOps practices that improve reliability, security, resilience, and developer experience. * Use outcome-based metrics and engineering productivity measures to provide transparency, predictability, and continuous improvement * Build and lead high-performing engineering teams through strategic workforce planning, effective organization design, AI-enabled skill transformation, and focused talent development. * Champion a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, customer focus, and responsible AI adoption. * Continuously evaluate emerging AI and technology trends, translating them into practical capabilities that deliver measurable business value * Continuous learning mindset to keep in touch with advances in AI, helping to translate emerging capabilities into practical business and technology outcomes. ## Related Videos - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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