Data Engineer, Platform
About The Company At The Hartford, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our customers and employees. As a leading insurance provider, we go beyond traditional coverages and policies to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving needs. Our organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member has the opportunity to achieve their personal and professional goals. We believe in empowering our employees through continuous learning, technological advancement, and a culture of integrity and respect. Join us as we shape the future of insurance and data-driven innovation.
About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Data Platform Engineer to join our Enterprise Data Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining agentic AI systems that automate and accelerate the creation of enterprise Data Products. Your work will blend modern data engineering practices with emerging AI agent technologies to enable comprehensive automation across our data lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with architects, AI engineers, and platform teams to develop scalable, reliable, and secure data solutions that support our strategic initiatives. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with the flexibility to work from one of our offices in Columbus, OH; Chicago, IL; Hartford, CT; or Charlotte, NC, or remotely, depending on your location and business needs.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in data engineering, data platforms, or distributed systems
- Hands-on experience developing production-grade AI agents, automation systems, or generative AI-powered applications
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern data engineering frameworks
- Experience with cloud-native data platforms and services (GCP preferred)
- Experience with IDMC and Snowflake data platforms
- Expertise in building and operating ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration, and metadata-driven systems
- Knowledge of CI/CD, containerization, and DevOps practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Ability to influence architecture and system design
Responsibilities
- Build, deploy, and operate agentic AI systems that support Data Product development from inception through production
- Collaborate with Data Engineering, Architecture, and AI teams to define patterns, guardrails, and reusable services
- Ensure AI systems are reliable, observable, secure, and compliant with enterprise governance standards
- Support and maintain existing AI agents and automation tools in production environments
- Contribute to the development of Data Platform Engineering standards and reference architectures
- Assist in optimizing data pipelines and automation workflows for efficiency and scalability
- Stay current with emerging AI and data engineering trends to recommend innovative solutions
Benefits
- Competitive salary within the range of $100,960 – $151,440 annually
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement savings options with company matching
- Paid time off and holiday leave
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
Equal Opportunity
The Hartford is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of sex, race, color, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team in shaping the future of data and AI innovation.