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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.
The Staff Software Engineer will function as a team Tech Lead responsible for design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions aligned to business strategy and enterprise architecture within the EB IT Claims Capabilities ART. This role is a hands-on engineering leader who shapes solution design, drives high-quality execution, and ensures that modern engineering practices – including AWS-native services and AI / GenAI-enabled solutions – are consistently applied. This role is fundamentally focused on forward delivery, engineering best practices, architecture evolution, and technical leadership to ensure high-quality software products.
This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office location (Hartford, CT; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end solution design, technical direction, and delivery quality of complex software systems
- Drive engineering best practices related to code quality, testing, security, accessibility, and performance
- Lead hands-on design and development of cloud-native solutions, with strong emphasis across AWS and .NET-based platforms, with strong emphasis on event-driven patterns and scalable architectures
- Provide hands-on technical leadership for both .NET (C#, .NET Core) and cloud-first services supporting critical business platforms
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and performance issues across distributed systems and APIs
- Contribute to and influence solution design and architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, UX, QA, and platform teams to deliver business outcomes
- Enable incorporation of AI / GenAI capabilities where appropriate, including intelligent automation, decision support, and productivity-enhancing solutions
- Guide CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices across AWS and .NET workloads to support rapid, reliable delivery of new functionality
- Mentor and coach software engineers, raising overall technical maturity and ownership
Required Qualifications
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of progressive, hand-on software engineering experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions
- Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or senior individual contributor on complex product teams
- Strong hands-on experience designing and building cloud applications with AWS preferred
- Hands-on development experience with .NET technologies (C#, .NET Core) in enterprise environments
- Experience with modern application architectures, RESTful APIs, asynchronous/even-driven patterns, and system integrations
- Ability to lead technical design discussions and drive decisions across engineers and stakeholders
- Experience working in Agile delivery models with modern CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and trade-offs
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience designing and delivering distributed systems
- Familiarity with modernizing or operating .NET-based enterprise platforms in cloud or hybrid environments
- Familiarity with security, data privacy, system performance, and compliance requirements
- Experience influencing technical direction beyond a single team without formal people-management responsibilities
- Experience designing or implementing AI / GenAI-enabled solutions in enterprise environments
- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB, or equivalent
- Insurance or financial services domain experience
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:
$116,000 - $174,000Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
Job Details
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.
The Staff Software Engineer will function as a team Tech Lead responsible for design, development, and delivery of complex software solutions aligned to business strategy and enterprise architecture within the EB IT Claims Capabilities ART. This role is a hands-on engineering leader who shapes solution design, drives high-quality execution, and ensures that modern engineering practices – including AWS-native services and AI / GenAI-enabled solutions – are consistently applied. This role is fundamentally focused on forward delivery, engineering best practices, architecture evolution, and technical leadership to ensure high-quality software products.
This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office location (Hartford, CT; Chicago, IL; Columbus, OH; and Charlotte, NC) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end solution design, technical direction, and delivery quality of complex software systems
- Drive engineering best practices related to code quality, testing, security, accessibility, and performance
- Lead hands-on design and development of cloud-native solutions, with strong emphasis across AWS and .NET-based platforms, with strong emphasis on event-driven patterns and scalable architectures
- Provide hands-on technical leadership for both .NET (C#, .NET Core) and cloud-first services supporting critical business platforms
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex application, integration, and performance issues across distributed systems and APIs
- Contribute to and influence solution design and architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Architects, UX, QA, and platform teams to deliver business outcomes
- Enable incorporation of AI / GenAI capabilities where appropriate, including intelligent automation, decision support, and productivity-enhancing solutions
- Guide CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices across AWS and .NET workloads to support rapid, reliable delivery of new functionality
- Mentor and coach software engineers, raising overall technical maturity and ownership
Required Qualifications
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of progressive, hand-on software engineering experience delivering enterprise-scale solutions
- Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead or senior individual contributor on complex product teams
- Strong hands-on experience designing and building cloud applications with AWS preferred
- Hands-on development experience with .NET technologies (C#, .NET Core) in enterprise environments
- Experience with modern application architectures, RESTful APIs, asynchronous/even-driven patterns, and system integrations
- Ability to lead technical design discussions and drive decisions across engineers and stakeholders
- Experience working in Agile delivery models with modern CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and trade-offs
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Experience designing and delivering distributed systems
- Familiarity with modernizing or operating .NET-based enterprise platforms in cloud or hybrid environments
- Familiarity with security, data privacy, system performance, and compliance requirements
- Experience influencing technical direction beyond a single team without formal people-management responsibilities
- Experience designing or implementing AI / GenAI-enabled solutions in enterprise environments
- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, Step Functions, S3, DynamoDB, or equivalent
- Insurance or financial services domain experience
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:
$116,000 - $174,000Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Manufacturing
- Insurance
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in net engineer jobs.
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco or Juniper routers and switches
- Proficiency with routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP in production environments
- Active CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent vendor certification
- Experience with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds or PRTG
- Familiarity with firewall configuration and network security principles including VPN and ACLs
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Net Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for each stack
Net engineer job listings vary widely by vendor ecosystem. Highlight Cisco, Juniper, or Arista experience in the order the posting emphasizes them, and name the specific protocols you've configured, such as BGP, OSPF, or MPLS, rather than listing them generically.
Lead with certifications above your degree
Hiring managers for net engineer roles scan for CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent credentials before checking your education section. Place active certifications in a dedicated line near the top of your resume so they appear before the first page break.
Filter openings by environment not just title
Net engineer roles differ sharply between data center, WAN, and cloud-native environments. Search by terms like 'SD-WAN,' 'data center fabric,' or 'cloud networking' alongside the title so you target postings that match the infrastructure you actually want to work on.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists net engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a lab-backed answer for every scenario question
Net engineer interviews almost always include a scenario where you diagnose a routing or switching fault. Prepare two or three walk-throughs from real lab work or production incidents you resolved, including the commands you ran, the output you interpreted, and the fix you applied.
Negotiate start date around certification renewal windows
If your CCNP or other certification renews within six months of your expected start date, mention it during offer negotiation. Employers value continuity of credentials and will sometimes adjust onboarding timelines or cover exam fees to secure the hire.
Net Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most net engineers?
The companies hiring the most net engineers right now include Cognizant, GEICO, and COVERGO, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Defense contractors, managed service providers, and large enterprise IT departments consistently post the highest volumes of net engineer openings.
How many net engineer jobs are remote?
About 66% of net engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Cloud networking and network automation roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions involving physical hardware installation or data center operations typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a net engineer?
Start by building foundational knowledge in TCP/IP, subnetting, and the OSI model, then earn an entry-level certification such as the CCNA to validate your skills to employers. Set up a home lab using physical or virtualized gear to practice configuring routers, switches, and firewalls. Apply to helpdesk or junior network technician roles to gain production experience, then work toward professional-level certifications as you advance.
Can you get hired as a net engineer without much experience?
Yes, entry-level net engineer roles exist and employers hiring for them prioritize certifications and demonstrable lab work over years of experience. Build a home lab, document your configurations on GitHub or a personal site, and target managed service providers or IT staffing firms, which tend to hire junior candidates more often than large enterprises and provide structured exposure to diverse network environments.
What does the net engineer interview process look like?
Most net engineer interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone or video interview covering networking fundamentals and protocol knowledge, and a practical scenario round where you walk through diagnosing a fault or designing a network segment. Some employers add a take-home lab exercise or a whiteboard session where you draw a topology and explain your design decisions before a final hiring manager conversation.
Where can I find and apply to net engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to net engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your stack, seniority level, and preferred work environment, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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