Senior Software Engineer (Columbus, OH)

Senior Software Engineer - IE08CE Company: Hartford Fire Insurance Company Location: Columbus, OH Responsibilities Design and implement solutions in Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter 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. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 5 years of experience in Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter 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 OpenShift, 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 DevOps methodologies/tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Rally, SonarQube. Experience with Agile methodology and SAFe practices. Experience shaping and leading development of technical specifications. Benefits Salary Range: $140,026.00 – $145,200.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr