AVP, API Enablement Technology Lead

The Hartford

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Work type: On-site
Location: Hartford, CT
Salary: $177,600–$266,400 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About The Hartford

The Hartford is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits, and mutual funds, serving businesses and individuals across the United States. Industry: Insurance & Financial Services

The Hartford currently has 52 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $128,600–$192,000 across 52 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AVP, API Enablement Technology Lead

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The AVP, API Enablement Technology Lead at The Hartford is responsible for the technical stewardship and leadership of the company’s API Platform Modernization initiative. This role involves architecting and directing the transformation of API gateway infrastructure, including MCP Gateway and AI Gateway implementations, to deliver high-performance and secure solutions. Day-to-day responsibilities include establishing a multi-year modernization strategy, providing mentorship to engineering teams, and collaborating with executive leadership to ensure successful delivery of initiatives. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in API gateway technologies, hands-on experience in enterprise API development, and proficiency in Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban. Additionally, they should have deep knowledge of cloud-native technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, along with strong communication skills to articulate complex strategies effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

MCP Gateway AI Gateway Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Agile Scrum Kanban DevOps IaaS PaaS SaaS Public Cloud Private Cloud Hybrid Cloud Microservices Containerization Service Meshes Serverless Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Direct the modernization strategy for The Hartford’s API Platform, focusing on MCP Gateway and AI Gateway.
Oversee technical aspects of development, QA, production, and staging environments for hybrid cloud solutions.
Provide mentorship to engineering teams involved in API gateway migration and integration projects.
Ensure compliance, security, and functional requirements are met through strong partnerships with business units.
Lead the transformation of technology organizations post-API gateway upgrades to optimize operational effectiveness.
Manage technical aspects of large-scale API gateway modernization initiatives within budget and timelines.

What we're looking for

10+ years of technical leadership in API gateway modernization projects.
Expertise in MCP Gateway and AI Gateway platforms for enterprise solutions.
Hands-on experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) leading engineering teams.
Deep knowledge of Cloud Native technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless.
Comprehensive understanding of IT operations and system development lifecycles for API gateways.
Strong proficiency in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for API gateway solutions.
Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance in large-scale API projects.

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