AVP, Software Engineering Lead

The Hartford

AVP, Software Engineering Lead is a senior technology leader defining and executing AI-first engineering solutions. Driving modernization of practices and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut, Illinois, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $182,000 - $273,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the AI engineering strategy aligned to enterprise technology
Own end-to-end software engineering reimagination and deployment of AI-first tools
Ensure AI-first software solutions are engineered for security, resiliency, and sustainability
Establish and evolve AI-first engineering standards, patterns, and best practices
Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tooling to improve productivity
Partner with Architecture and Platform teams to define reusable AI engineering reference architectures
Drive acceleration and efficiency using AI across software engineering teams
Partner with Data & AI, Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams for governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of technology experience in software engineering
5+ years leading engineering teams
Proven experience building software engineering practices
Deep expertise in agentic AI concepts and architectures
Strong systems thinking across strategy, architecture, and execution
Experience operating within regulated, risk-sensitive environments
Excellent communication skills to influence senior leaders
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI engineeringsoftware engineeringAI-first toolsAI-assisted development toolingagentic AI conceptssoftware engineering practicesengineering standardsreference architecturessecurity engineeringresiliency engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinfluencesystems thinkingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Data Science