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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Software Engineer - Java - **Company:** The Hartford - **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $105,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Ajax (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data Stores, DevOps, Github, Java Persistence API, JSON, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Distributed Caching, Software Engineering, SonarQube, Web Services, ReactJS, Caching, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Jenkins - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a2e77c8aaf4b7bda ## About the Role * 1-3 years of software development experience, including academic or internship projects * Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Object-Oriented design, Java.J2ee technologies , front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, JSON, Angular/React, XML, XSLT, SQL), and cloud platforms (preferably AWS, GCP). Must have strong working experience as a Designer/Developer of REST/SOAP API services. * Knowledge of Orchestration frameworks like Temporal is a nice to have. * DevOps Knowledge: Experience with continuous integration and DevOps tools (GitHub, Jenkins, Rally, SonarQube). * Tech Savvy: Passionate about staying current with technology trends, experimenting with modern technologies, and participating in internal tech communities. * Agile Practitioner: Experience with agile or scrum methodologies. * Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position. ## Description * Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of Java/J2EE applications for E2E underwriting lifecycle. * Build and enhance Spring Boot-based REST APIs under guidance from senior engineers * Implement data persistence using ORM frameworks (Hibernate/JPA) with PostgreSQL and exposure to NoSQL data stores * Assist with caching strategies (e.g., in-memory or distributed caching) to improve throughput and response times * Support integration patterns across intake, rating, and downstream policy systems * Write clean, testable, and maintainable code aligned with engineering standards * Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, backlog refinement, and sprint delivery * Troubleshoot defects, analyze logs, and assist with performance tuning * Learn and apply modern engineering practices, including CI/CD and automated testing * Communicate Effectively: Proactively communicate risks, issues, and mitigations to stakeholders. * Embrace Future Technologies: Lead innovative efforts, leveraging modern technologies to solve customer problems. 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