The Hartford seeks a Solution Architect to join its Claims and Operations IT team as part of their modernization efforts. This senior-level role involves designing innovative end-to-end software architectures that align with business objectives in an Agile environment, focusing on AI and digital-first solutions. The architect will lead project teams through implementation, ensuring alignment with security standards and leveraging APIs, platforms, and SaaS services. Key responsibilities include developing architectural standards for customer-facing digital properties, migrating applications to the cloud, and fostering a cost-effective approach. Ideal candidates have 5-8 years of experience in solution architecture or senior engineering roles within large-scale enterprises, expertise in AWS and GCP core cloud services, proficiency with modern technology stacks like Java, Python, .NET, Angular, and React, and hands-on skills in application design and integration technologies.
Establish innovative solution designs aligning with The Hartford’s digital strategies and AI focus.
Develop architectural standards for customer-facing digital properties using visionary end-to-end approaches.
Ensure solutions integrate APIs, platforms, and products while adhering to security and compliance standards.
Design cloud migration plans that reduce costs through modernization and rationalization opportunities.
Create SaaS and native cloud architecture designs to rationalize and modernize existing assets efficiently.
Foster a platform and product approach within agile teams to maintain architectural standards and promote innovation.
What we're looking for
5-8 years of experience in solution architecture or senior engineering roles within a large-scale enterprise environment.
Proven experience designing end-to-end technical solutions for complex business requirements across multiple systems and teams.
Strong hands-on expertise in application and system design, including microservices and service-oriented architectures.
Demonstrated success working in matrixed, cross-functional organizations with various technical teams.
Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and ability to leverage cloud-native services within enterprise guardrails.
Market check
Salary context
This
$131,600–$197,400
range sits above
31%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$150,450–$241,500
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$162,000–$235,750
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
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
60 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$126,880–$190,320
across 60 roles with salary data.