Senior Staff Database Engineer

The Hartford

. Design, build, secure, and modernize technology environments supporting reliable, scalable, and efficient enterprise operations .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $137,200 - $205,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and modernizing scalable infrastructure environments, with a strong focus on automation, cloud technologies, and operational excellence. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams and implementing AI-driven solutions while ensuring security and compliance.

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Expert Proficiency In Java, C#/.NET, Python, Or JavaScript/TypeScriptStrong Full-Stack ExpertiseDeep Experience With Automated Testing, CI/CD, And AIOps PracticesStrong Knowledge Of AWS, Azure, Or GCPProven Experience With Agentic AI Architectures

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringFull-Stack DevelopmentAutomated TestingCI/CDAIOps PracticesSecure CodingVulnerability RemediationData ProtectionAI-Enabled InfrastructureHuman-AI Interaction Design

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSAzureGCPContainersDistributed SystemsAI-Assisted Development Tools

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure ModernizationOperational ExcellenceAutomation FrameworksObservabilityResiliency Patterns

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptPythonTypeScript.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, secure, and modernize technology environments supporting reliable, scalable, and efficient enterprise operations
Apply expertise across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructure, automation, infrastructure as code, resiliency, observability, and operational excellence
Own the technical direction, design integrity, and operational outcomes for complex infrastructure capabilities
Lead cross-functional virtual squads or technical workstreams across Infrastructure, Security, and Architecture
Serve as a subject matter expert shaping platform direction, engineering standards, reusable patterns, and operating practices
Define and advance scalable infrastructure platforms, shared services, automation frameworks, observability, resiliency patterns, integrations, and operational controls
Own design choices for AI-enabled, AIOps, or agentic infrastructure capabilities
Modernize infrastructure services, automation, configurations, runbooks, deployment patterns, and operational workflows
Establish reusable playbooks, automation patterns, validation practices, and documentation standards
Partner with engineering, security, architecture, operations, and business teams to align infrastructure services with business and technology needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10 years of applicable software engineering experience
Expert proficiency in one or more of Java, C#/.NET, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Strong full-stack expertise, including front-end frameworks, APIs, and back-end services
Deep experience with automated testing, CI/CD, and AIOps practices
Strong knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP, containers, and distributed systems
Advanced understanding of secure coding, vulnerability remediation, and data protection
Proven experience with agentic AI architectures, LLM prompting, and human-AI interaction design
Hands-on use of AI-assisted development tools
Strong awareness of AI-driven security risks and responsible AI practices
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Perks & Benefits (mentioned, but not itemized)