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Director IT Engineering - IE06AE

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Do you have a passion for cloud technology and modernizing complex applications? Join us as the Director of Application Modernization and lead the charge in transforming our applications into cloud-native solutions!

We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Application Modernization Engineer within Enterprise Cloud transformation program to drive modernization of critical business applications to AWS cloud. The ideal candidate will combine deep cloud engineering and application development skills with proven agile execution experience for large-scale cloud transformation initiatives. This role requires strong full-stack app-dev experience on Cloud, excellent collaboration and presentation skills, and the ability to drive strategic direction and accelerate cloud modernization across multiple lines of business in collaboration with development teams, cloud architecture and infrastructure teams.

This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office location (Hartford, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).

What You'll Do

+ Oversee the technical aspects of migrating 400+ apps and shared platforms to AWS cloud.

+ Provide Tech ownership for the end-to-end flow / process for app modernization to cloud across multiple Lines of Businesses (LOB) and Non-LOB shared platforms.

+ Own overall plan for upstream/downstream platform integrations and pattern dependencies to enable LOB applications, and sequence as well as prioritize cross-dependencies to optimize modernization efficiency.

+ Conduct Application Modernization Engineering meetings to ensure execution and engineering clarity across architects, engineers, developers, and security teams.

+ Drive strategic direction leveraging GenAI tools to accelerate Application Modernization; orchestrate reference pattern implementation for complex applications and influence adoption across multiple lines of business.

+ Partner strongly with Cloud architecture and Cloud services teams to shape application patterns and cloud products service delivery on AWS.

+ Inform, advise, and collaborate with senior leadership regarding ongoing alignment of program to business and technology strategy.

+ Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet strategic goals.

What We're Looking For

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

+ 5+ years of extensive experience in cloud transformation programs to AWS and large-scale application modernization initiatives.

+ AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or equivalent certifications.

+ 10+ years combined Software Engineering experience in Strong Engineering and Execution

+ Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.

+ Strong full-stack application development background with proven experience in modernizing legacy applications.

+ Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines in cloud environments.

+ Ability to drive innovation and adoption of cloud-native solutions.

+ Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering enterprise-grade solutions.

+ Excellent communication with stakeholders and senior leadership.

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:

$152,000 - $228,000

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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We believe that with the right encouragement and support, people are capable of achieving amazing things.

We put our belief into action by ensuring individuals and businesses are well protected, and by going even further – making an impact in ways that go beyond an insurance policy.

Nearly 19,000 employees use their unique talents in careers that span a variety of disciplines – from developing the latest technology to creating and promoting our products to evaluating future financial risks.

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