AVP Software Engineering Employee Benefits

The Hartford

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Hartford, CTColumbus, OHCharlotte, NCChicago, IL
Salary
$182,000–$273,000 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k
This role $228k
$102k most similar roles pay here $291k

This role pays more than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $130,337–$196,775 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $228k versus about $164k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 36 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $127,600–$191,400 across 32 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AVP Software Engineering Employee Benefits

AVP, Software Engineering, Employee Benefits serves as a senior leadership role within the Employee Benefits organization, reporting to the CIO of Employer Benefits Technology. This individual is accountable for the end-to-end technology strategy, execution, and modernization of core policy, billing, and digital experiences for employers. The role involves leading the Employer Experience value stream by driving agile engineering practices, establishing DevSecOps standards, and integrating AI-first capabilities into software development, testing, and operations. Key responsibilities include managing large-scale platform replacements, transitioning legacy applications to cloud-native and API-driven architectures, and building high-performing teams through strategic workforce planning. The candidate must possess expertise in technical solution design, engineering excellence, and the ability to translate complex technology concepts into business outcomes while navigating the complexities of the insurance industry and employee benefits domain.

What you'll do

  • Own the end-to-end technology strategy and execution for Group Benefits engineering and Employer Experience.
  • Drive the adoption of AI-first practices across product delivery, software development, and operations.
  • Partner with business leaders to define a roadmap that aligns technical capabilities with business priorities.
  • Develop scalable, cloud-native, and API-driven solutions in collaboration with architecture teams.
  • Establish modern DevSecOps practices to improve system reliability, security, and developer experience.
  • Use outcome-based metrics and engineering productivity measures to ensure transparency and continuous improvement.
  • Build and lead high-performing engineering teams through strategic workforce planning and talent development.
  • Translate emerging AI and technology trends into practical capabilities that deliver measurable business value.

What we're looking for

  • 12+ years of experience in technical software solution development and engineering leadership.
  • Experience leading complex portfolios through transformation, such as digital or large platform replacements.
  • Experience leading legacy to modern application transitions, including cloud migrations and innovation.
  • Proven track record in sustainable technical solution design focused on productivity, efficiency, and innovation.
  • Experienced people leader capable of building and developing future-ready technology talent.
  • Ability to communicate complex technology concepts effectively to various audiences as business language.
  • Strategic thinker able to engage executive leaders across organizational boundaries to influence decisions.
  • Experience managing global teams (US and India) and vendor resource strategies.
  • Experience in the employee benefits or insurance industry (preferred).

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