VP, Developer Tools, Automation

The Hartford

Technology leader developing developer tools and AI automation strategy at The Hartford. Leading teams accountable for scaling internal platforms and engineering tooling across the enterprise.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $222,480 - $333,720 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the enterprise strategy for developer tools and AI automation capabilities
Own the roadmap, adoption, and maturity of shared developer capabilities
Build and evolve tools, services, and paved-road patterns for application teams
Create an engineering culture centered on developer experience and intelligent automation
Identify, prioritize, and scale AI automation opportunities across software engineering
Partner with CIO portfolios, architecture, infrastructure, and security teams
Serve as a people leader and strategic partner by building a high-performing organization
Lead transformational change by championing the adoption of shared tools and AI-enabled ways of working
Establish success measures and operating metrics for developer productivity and platform adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive technology experience in large, complex enterprises
10+ years of executive or senior leadership experience leading technically diverse engineering organizations
Strong understanding of modern software engineering ecosystems
Demonstrated ability to define, build, and scale enterprise developer tooling and automation capabilities
Experience translating AI capabilities into practical engineering use cases
Proven record of operating and evolving shared engineering services and platforms
Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic thought leader and credible business partner
Highly collaborative leader with strong product mindset
Exceptional critical thinking, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills
Strong executive presence and proven ability to influence across teams
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

short-term or annual bonuses
long-term incentives
on-the-spot recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI automationdeveloper toolsenterprise developer toolingsoftware engineeringengineering servicesplatform adoptionautomation capabilitiesapplication developmentengineering cultureshared tools

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipcollaborationcritical thinkingsystems thinkingproblem-solvinginfluenceproduct mindsethigh-performing organizationtransformational changepeople leadership

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceBachelor of Science in EngineeringAdvanced degree in Computer ScienceAdvanced degree in EngineeringAdvanced degree in Business