The Hartford
GIS Software Engineer
Hartford, CT
No sponsorship$97k-$145kDetected 96 days ago
PythonJavaPowerShellReactAngularSpringBackend DevelopmentObject-Oriented ProgrammingCode ReviewGitSQLPostgreSQLSnowflakeAWSCloud PlatformsTerraformCI/CDJenkinsDevOpsRESTTest AutomationGISCommunicationCollaboration
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odds of building a lasting career here
50Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role65
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
Level I$95,0771 entry
Level II$114,7332 entries
Level III$134,3683 entries
Level IV$154,0244 entries
$17,933 more — $114,733 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $114,733 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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.
- This role will have a Hybrid work schedule, with the expectation of working in an office (Hartford, CT) 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday).
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enhance GIS platform components including experience APIs and supporting UIs
- Design, develop, and optimize RESTful backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS with an AI first software engineering mindset using GitHub copilot
- Install, maintain, manage and support the ArcGIS Enterprise platform and products (Portal, Server, Data Store)
- Configure and support Oracle as an ArcGIS Enterprise Geodatabase
- Develop and maintain ArcGIS ST_Geometry functions in Oracle for spatial data management
- Create and maintain spatial services using ArcGIS Pro projects and Python, including map, feature, and geoprocessing service publications
- Develop Python and PowerShell scripts using ArcPy, ArcGIS Pro models, and Jupyter Notebooks to automate business processes, analytics, and data workflows
- Support and enhance Python-based processes leveraging ArcGIS, ArcPy APIs, and GIS functions
- Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines aligned with Enterprise DevOps practices
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including solution designs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and configuration guides to support long-term maintainability and platform stability
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on backend development
- Strong experience with relational databases hosting ArcGIS SDE Enterprise Geodatabases, specifically Oracle, including database procedural development and use of ArcGIS ST_Geometry functions
- Strong OOP skills with experience in Java and Spring Boot
- Proficiency in Python with working knowledge of Arcade and PowerShell
- Experience using API gateway technologies such as Apigee or AWS API Gateway
- Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices and tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and SonarQube
- Proven ability to work effectively within Agile development teams
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field, or comparable experience
- Solid understanding of GIS concepts with hands-on experience using Esri ArcGIS technologies
- Strong appetite to utilize AI tools within a development environment
- Demonstrated ability to design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs
- Experience working in AWS cloud environments, including infrastructure defined with Terraform, with a desire to continue developing cloud expertise
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with both technical teams and business
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Experience:
Skills
- Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or Snowflake databases
- Familiarity with natural peril risk modeling and evaluation techniques
- Exposure to frontend SPA technologies such as Angular and/or React
- Experience with FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) administration
- Esri Technical Certification or GISP (Certified GIS Professional)
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:
- $96,800 - $145,200
Benefits
- About Us | Our Culture | What It's Like to Work Here | Perks & Benefits
Company info
- The Hartford's Corporate IT organization is seeking a highly motivated, detail‑oriented Software Engineer to join Enterprise Risk Management IT (ERMIT) as part of the GIS team.
Equal opportunity
- Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
Visa & Work Authorization
- Candidate must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
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