Senior Software Engineer; Columbus, OH

Senior Software Engineer - IE08CE

Company:
Hartford Fire Insurance Company

Location:

Columbus, OH

• Design and implement solutions in Guidewire Policy Center and Claim Center to enhance user experience, manage data lifecycle, ensure compliance with data retention policies, and improve system performance.
• Provide technical leadership, enforce the vision of application architecture, and maintain application environment integrity in alliance with architects and other tech leads.
• Partner with the project team to provide estimates and ensure quality and accuracy of technical designs, build, and implementation.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and actively participate in design reviews to ensure high‑quality, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Understand and implement the overall technical vision for projects, programs, and systems, considering cross‑functional impacts and integration across the organization.
• Mentor, coach, and train team members and peers, both internal and vendor partners, to enforce development guidelines and best practices.
• Work closely with the architecture team to ensure that the technical solution designs and implementation align with the architectural vision.
• Conduct a current state analysis to identify existing system capabilities, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with external vendors to set expectations and lead data‑mapping/contract discussions.
• Develop and maintain data cleanup scripts to ensure data integrity, consistency, and accuracy across systems.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring rapid and reliable delivery of software.
• Set up and configure Splunk for alerts and monitoring, providing real‑time visibility and proactive incident management.
• Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities through risk assessments, secure coding practices, and advanced security tools.
• Coordinate release, post‑production monitoring to ensure smooth deployment, promptly identify issues, and maintain system stability and performance.
• Drive innovation in Guidewire by implementing cutting‑edge solutions and continuously improving processes to enhance system capabilities and user experience.
• Develop code that conforms to The Hartford coding standards and industry best practices.
• Work closely with development team, BAs, application managers, QA test leads, and architects using Agile methodology.
• Oversee technical deliverables, coach and mentor junior developers, and provide technical leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5 years of experience in Guidewire Policy Center and Claim Center platforms (v7.0/8.0/10).
• 5 years of experience in GW configuration development, including PCF and GOSU development.
• 5 years of experience in GW integration development using GxModel, GW Batch, event‑driven messaging, and Document Management.
• 5 years of experience developing web‑based Java/J2EE.
• Experience leading software development teams, including mentoring, coaching, and code reviews.
• Proficiency with Java and J2EE technologies such as Java Web Services, XML, JSON, JDBC.
• Experience with Web Services (SOAP and REST).
• Experience with Spring Batch/Boot.
• Experience with containerization and working in cloud infrastructure environments like Open Shift, AWS.
• Experience in the security domain.
• Proficiency with Oracle and SQL Server relational database technologies.
• Experience with open source database technologies.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and Dev Ops methodologies/tools such as Git Hub, Jenkins, Rally, Sonar Qube.
• Experience with Agile methodology and SAFe practices.
• Experience shaping and leading development of technical specifications.

Salary Range: $ – $ per annum. Base pay may vary based on performance, proficiency, and demonstrated competencies. Additional rewards may include short‑term or annual bonuses, long‑term incentives, and on‑the‑spot recognition.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Sex, Race, Color, Veterans, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, Religion, Age.