The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

Software Engineer

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
  • 3+ years of experience developing systems with .NET, C#
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases
  • Experience integrating and supporting vendor systems (preferred)
  • Exposure to investment domain (preferred)
  • Familiarity with ETL tools (preferred)
  • AWS cloud implementation and Python development experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and enhance a modern enterprise data platform for scalable and secure access to data
  • Build and support data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and delivery solutions
  • Develop APIs, services, web applications, and automation solutions within the data platform
  • Collaborate with business partners to translate requirements into technical solutions
  • Integrate internal and third-party data sources while ensuring data quality
  • Apply software engineering best practices including object-oriented design and CI/CD
  • Contribute to architecture decisions shaping HIMCO's data and technology capabilities

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with in-office expectation three days a week
  • Involvement in high-visibility initiatives with a broad organizational impact
  • Utilization of modern technologies and practices in a strategic data platform
  • Opportunity to engage with financial industry professionals and technologies
  • Exposure to software engineering best practices and methodologies
Full Job Description
Software Engineer - IE08DE

We are seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer to join our Data Team within HIMCO IT. This role is critical in partnering with technology and investment professionals to deliver innovative solutions that meet dynamic information and automation needs. You will build systems & supply data that empower Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Analysts to make informed investment and financial decisions.

As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and building HIMCO's next-generation enterprise data platform, a strategic initiative that will provide a secure, scalable, and AI-ready foundation for data delivery, analytics, reporting, and business operations across the firm.

In this role, you will:
  • Design, develop, and enhance a modern enterprise data platform that enables scalable, reliable, and secure access to data across HIMCO
  • Build and support data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and delivery solutions that power critical business processes and decision-making
  • Develop APIs, services, web applications, and automation solutions that integrate seamlessly with the data platform ecosystem
  • Collaborate with business partners, data engineers, architects, and application development teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Integrate internal and third-party data sources while ensuring data quality, governance, and operational excellence
  • Apply software engineering best practices, including object-oriented design, automated testing, CI/CD, cloud technologies, and AI-assisted development tools
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and help shape the future direction of HIMCO's data and technology capabilities

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about building data-intensive systems, solving complex business challenges, and creating technology platforms that have a broad impact across the organization. You'll work on high-visibility initiatives, leverage modern technologies, and help establish the foundation for HIMCO's future data strategy.

Our Technology Stack
Languages & Frameworks: C#, ASP.NET MVC, HTML5, CSS, Python
Tools: Microsoft Visual Studio
Cloud: AWS
Database: Snowflake, SQL Server, Postgres
Architecture: RESTful APIs, Microservices
Scheduling: CA AutoSys
Methodology: Agile Scrum
ETL: SSIS
AI: Copilot

Key Responsibilities
Develop a strong understanding of the investment industry and related business processes
Participate in project planning, clarify requirements, and engage with clients and analysts
Design, develop, and maintain applications following disciplined software development practices
Implement quality assurance principles and ensure solutions meet business needs
Provide ongoing maintenance and support for applications
Assist in building of new data platform (database, ETL processing, event driven solutions)

Requirements
Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases
3+ years of experience developing systems with .NET, C#
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications
Experience integrating and supporting vendor systems
Exposure to investment domain
Familiarity with ETL tools
AWS cloud implementation experience
Python development experience

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. The company will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

This is a Hybrid role. Candidates who live near one of our locations will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

As a condition of your employment for HIMCO, you will be required to affirm to HIMCO's Code of Ethics and understand that you will be required to comply with the disclosure of accounts, holdings and pre-clearance of trades for the accounts of you and your household family members as more fully described in the Code of Ethics Key Points. If you will be deemed to be a "Covered Associate" under HIMCO's Pay to Play Policy, you will also need to disclose all political contributions that you have given within the past 2 calendar years.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$88,000 - $132,000

About The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc

The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds. Throughout our rich history of more than 200 years, countless businesses and individuals, including Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln and Babe Ruth, have turned to our company for protection. The Hartford celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2010.

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Join the esteemed team at The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., a leader in investment and insurance, where we offer more than just job opportunities—we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation. As one of the most respected names in the financial services industry, The Hartford is dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, leadership, and continuous development.

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Learn more about The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc
Size
18,500 employees
Market Cap
$24.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.7 billion
Founded
1810
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$20.5 billion
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