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# AVP, Software Engineering, Employee Benefits

- **Company:** The Hartford
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, 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:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/avp-software-engineering-employee-benefits-columbus-oh--1515f3a2-e3f2-4d78-8e85-3ed6d98bef95

## 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.