AVP, Software Engineering Lead
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
The AVP of Software Engineering Lead is a senior technology leader within the Corporate Functions IT organization, responsible for driving AI-first software development practices. This role involves setting and executing an engineering strategy that integrates advanced AI capabilities into software solutions, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and scalable. The AVP will work closely with Data & AI, Product, Architecture, Security, Risk, and Business leaders to modernize engineering practices, enhance developer productivity, and foster innovation while adhering to enterprise standards and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include establishing AI-first engineering standards, enabling the adoption of AI-assisted development tools, and ensuring robust governance and risk management. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in software engineering, including leading teams through AI-centric transformations, with expertise in agentic AI concepts, cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
Skills
What you'll do
- Define and lead the AI engineering strategy aligned to enterprise technology priorities.
- Own end-to-end rollout of AI-first tools and processes in software engineering.
- Establish and evolve AI-first engineering standards and best practices.
- Strengthen and champion AI-first SDLC, DevSecOps, CI/CD, and automation practices.
- Ensure alignment with Enterprise AI Operating Model and risk tiering processes.
What we're looking for
- 15+ years of technology experience in software engineering, including 5+ years leading teams.
- Led AI-centric software engineering transformations with a focus on modern practices and cloud-native architectures.
- Deep expertise in agentic AI concepts, multi-agent systems, and non-deterministic workflows.
- Proven ability to operate across strategy, architecture, and execution in regulated environments.
- Strong experience in CI/CD, DevSecOps, automation-first delivery, and reliability engineering.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders across technology and business units.
Employer
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 51 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $128,800–$193,200 across 51 roles with salary data.
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