Staff Software Engineer

The Hartford

Senior Software Engineer developing and supporting full-stack applications deployed on AWS cloud platforms. Collaborating closely with architects to enhance billing applications and develop cloud-native solutions.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $116,000 - $174,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJ2EEJavaJenkinsMicroservicesOracleSOAPSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure APIs
Build and enhance Angular components and other front-end technologies
Conduct code reviews and maintain quality standards for API and UI modules across multiple scrum teams within their Agile Release Train (ART)
Adhere to architectural standards and maintain application integrity in collaboration with architects and technical leads
Design solutions with a clear understanding of technology trade-offs, balancing risks and rewards to deliver optimal customer value
Implement cloud-native architecture patterns that are scalable, reusable, secure, and cost-efficient, including multi-region support, fault tolerance, and data replication strategies
Utilize AWS services for application development and deployment, including (but not limited to): Lambda, CloudWatch, ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM, SNS, SQS, EventBridge, AWS Batch, AWS Directory, and Service Catalog
Apply DevOps practices and leverage CI/CD tools for continuous integration and delivery
Communicating risks, mitigations, and business impacts clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
Present innovative ideas to leadership and identify opportunities for improvement
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for billing applications and integration components
Share knowledge and mentor team members (including sourcing partners) on development guidelines and best practices
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Take ownership and drive innovation to leverage technology for solving customer problems
Oversee development teams by removing technical blockers and guiding architecture and design
Maintain regular contact with other TLs for efficient progress across development streams
Coordinate with other projects to support parallel development and reduce code or environment conflicts
Leverage AI tools and Copilot to improve productivity in day-to-day tasks, including development, debugging, documentation, and automation workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, or any Engineering discipline
Certifications: Active Associate-level certification in AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
3+ years of hands-on experience in application software development, including AWS resources, APIs, and UI components
4+ years of experience with Java and J2EE technologies (Java Web Services, JMS, XML, JSON, JDBC)
Expertise in creating SOAP and RESTful Web Services using Java Spring Boot
Understanding of Batch processing and Message Queues (MQ) preferred
Experience with relational databases such as Oracle
3+ years of experience in systems design, continuous integration, and DevOps methodologies
Familiarity with front-end technologies (e.g., Angular) is a plus
Strong understanding of Microservices architecture, Swagger, and API Connect (APIC)
Hands-on experience with version control and CI/CD tools, such as: GitHub, Jenkins, Docker, uDeploy, Rally, Checkmarx OR AWS equivalents: CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodeStar
Must have hands-on experience with AWS services (Lambda, ECS, EKS, RDS, S3, IAM, SNS, SQS, EventBridge, etc.)
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience in Agile or SAFe environments
Hands-on experience with API development, Angular
Strong technical knowledge of AWS application development and data integration strategies
Practical experience in creating Angular components for front-end development
Solid understanding of relational databases, particularly Oracle
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills, with ability to influence leadership and collaborate across teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses
long-term incentives
on-the-spot recognition

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Hard Skills & Tools

API developmentAngularJavaJ2EEJava Spring BootSOAPRESTful Web ServicesMicroservices architectureBatch processingMessage Queues

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingattention to detailinnovationmentoringcollaborationleadershiptime managementrisk managementadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in computer scienceActive Associate-level certification in AWSActive Associate-level certification in Google Cloud Platform