Senior Software Engineer (Columbus, OH)

Hartford Fire Insurance Company in Columbus, OH has the following opening for a Senior Software Engineer.

Summary of Duties: Design and implement solutions in Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter to enhance user experience and manage data lifecycle, ensuring compliance with data retention policies and

improving system performance. Provide technical leadership, enforcing the vision of the application architecture and integrity of the application environment in alliance with architects and other tech leads. Partners with the project team to provide estimates, quality and accuracy of technical designs, build and implementation. Conduct thorough code reviews and actively participate in design reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code. Understand and implement the overall technical vision for projects, programs and systems, keeping in mind cross-functional impacts, integration across the organization and architecture rationalization. Mentor, coach and train team members and peers, both internal and vendor partners, to enforce development guidelines and best practices. Work closely with the architecture team to ensure that the technical solution designs and implementation are consistent with the architectural vision. Conduct a thorough current state analysis to identify existing system capabilities, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. Coordinate with external vendors on setting up expectations and drive data-mapping/contract discussions. Develop and maintain data cleanup scripts to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across systems. Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of software. Set up and configure Splunk for alerts and monitoring to ensure real-time visibility and proactive incident management. Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities through regular risk assessments, secure coding practices, and the use of advanced security tools to ensure compliance and enhance overall security posture. Coordinate release and post-production monitoring to ensure smooth deployment, identify issues promptly, and maintain system stability and performance. Drive innovation in Guidewire by implementing cutting-edge solutions and continuously improving processes to enhance system capabilities and user experience. Develop code that conforms to The Hartford coding standards and industry best practices. Work closely with development team, BA’s, App managers, QA test leads and architects using Agile methodology. Oversee technical deliverables, coaching and mentoring of junior developers and provide technical leadership for same. Understand and implement the overall technical vision for projects, programs, or systems, keeping in mind cross-functional impacts, integration across the organization and architecture rationalization.

Qualifications: Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 5 years of experience in a related occupation. In addition, position requires 5 years of experience in the following:

Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter platforms (v 7.0/8.0/10.); GW configuration development, including PCF and GOSU development; GW Integration development using GxModel, GW Batch, Event-driven messaging, and Document Management; Developing web based Java/J2EE; Leading software development teams, including mentoring, coaching, and code reviews; Java and J2EE technologies such as Java Web Services, XML, JSON, JDBC; Web Services (SOAP and Rest); Spring Batch/Boot; Containerization and working in cloud infrastructure environments like Openshift AWS; Working in the security domain; Oracle and SQL Server relational database technologies; Open source database technologies; Continuous integration and DevOps methodologies tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Rally, SonarQube; Agile methodology including SAF practices; and Shaping and leading development of technical specifications.

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$96,800 - $145,200

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.