Principal Software Engineer

The Hartford

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Hartford, CTCharlotte, NCColumbus, OHChicago, IL
Salary
$168,400–$252,600 / yr
Posted
79 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $200k
This role $210k
$127k most similar roles pay here $286k

This role pays more than 67% of similar roles. Most pay $174,600–$225,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $210k versus about $200k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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 45 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $127,600–$191,400 across 37 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Principal Software Engineer

The Principal Software Engineer joins the Digital Enablement team to serve as a technical authority and hands-on engineer for the digital backbone of customer interactions and internal workflows. This role involves shaping end-to-end application and platform strategies, leading the modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native, API-driven, and event-based architectures. The individual will be responsible for defining architectural standards, conducting proof of concept efforts for GenAI solutions, and resolving complex technical challenges with an AI-first mindset. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality through automation, managing technical risks, and mentoring engineers. Required skills include expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Angular, TypeScript, SQL, and AWS cloud-native platforms. The role focuses on solving problems within the insurance domain by building scalable, resilient systems while integrating modern tools like Splunk for observability and AI-assisted development to improve business outcomes.

What does a Software Engineer earn in North Carolina?

Median $173725 from 34 postings across 14 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Execute end-to-end technical strategy for Digital Enablement platforms across frontend, backend, integration, and data layers.
  • Lead the modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native, API-driven, and event-based architectures.
  • Produce production-quality code, technical designs, and prototypes for complex, high-risk initiatives.
  • Resolve complex technical issues, including high-severity production incidents and systemic design problems.
  • Identify and integrate AI-enabled capabilities and GenAI solutions to improve business outcomes.
  • Establish and enforce engineering standards, architectural patterns, and "AI-first" practices across multiple teams.
  • Conduct Proof of Concept (POC) efforts to validate the feasibility and scalability of new technologies.
  • Partner with stakeholders to manage technical dependencies and align technical roadmaps with business objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in enterprise application development and large-scale system delivery.
  • Hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Angular/TypeScript, SQL, and modern application architectures.
  • Experience with cloud-native platforms, specifically AWS preferred.
  • Expertise in APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, and distributed systems.
  • Demonstrated success using AI tools in the SDLC to deliver business outcomes.
  • Experience in the Finance or Insurance industries is strongly preferred.

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