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Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of AI-first, cloud-native APIs as part of the EB Service Transformation initiative.This role focuses on API architecture, AWS cloud solutions, Terraform-based IaC, and AI-driven engineering practices, enabling scalable, secure, and highly observable enterprise systems.Key Responsibilities· Design noun-based, domain-driven REST APIs aligned with enterprise standards
· Define and maintain OpenAPI/Swagger contracts for all services
· Ensure API versioning, backward compatibility, and governance
· Build microservices using Spring Boot (Controller → Service → DAO layers)
· Architect scalable solutions on AWS (ECS/Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, SQS, EventBridge)
· Lead adoption of AI-first development practices (GitHub Copilot)
· Drive Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code (IaC) adoption
· Define and enforce API engineering standards and reusable frameworks
· Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Jenkins, and automation tools
· Ensure observability using Splunk, Dynatrace, CloudWatch
· Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence
Required Skills & Experience· 6+ years of software development experience
· Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and backend systems
· Deep understanding of:
- API-first design (noun-based APIs)
- API versioning and governance
- OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
· Strong experience with microservices architecture
· Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform
· Strong experience with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
· Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot)
· Strong system design, scalability, and performance optimization skills
AI-First ExpectationEngineers are expected to operate in an AI-first development model, leveraging tools like GitHub Copilot to enhance productivity, improve code quality, and accelerate delivery.
Nice to Have Skills· AWS Certification (Associate or higher)
· Experience with event-driven architecture
· Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools
· Exposure to GenAI/LLM-based solutions
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Skills Required
- 6+ years of software development experience
- Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and backend systems
- Design noun-based, domain-driven REST APIs (API-first)
- Define and maintain OpenAPI/Swagger specifications
- API versioning, backward compatibility, and governance
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Hands-on experience with AWS (ECS/Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, SQS, EventBridge)
- Strong experience with Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot)
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, Jenkins, and automation tools
- Ensure observability using Splunk, Dynatrace, CloudWatch
- Strong system design, scalability, and performance optimization skills
- Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering excellence
- AWS Certification (Associate or higher)
- Experience with event-driven architecture
- Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools
- Exposure to GenAI/LLM-based solutions
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching plus an additional company contribution, alongside an employee stock purchase plan and no‑cost financial planning, signals robust long‑term savings support. HSAs/FSAs and related financial tools further strengthen overall financial well‑being.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — At least 25 days of PTO to start, options to buy or roll over time, and paid parental leave indicate broad time‑off support. Paid leave for organ and bone marrow donation and generous disability coverage extend protection for significant life events.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options with the company covering most medical and dental premiums reflect strong core health coverage. Wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, well‑being credits, and accessible behavioral health services expand depth and accessibility.
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Human achievement is at the heart of what we do. We put our belief into action by not only ensuring individuals and businesses are well protected, but by going even further – making an impact in ways that go beyond an insurance policy
