Staff SWE Arcgis

IND Staff Software Engineer - GCC011 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 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. This role’s primary responsibilities are the ownership, administration, stability, security, and ongoing operation of the enterprise ArcGIS platform, supporting critical underwriting, claims, and risk management capabilities across the firm. The position emphasizes end‑to‑end accountability for ArcGIS Enterprise system administration, cloud‑hosted infrastructure, enterprise geodatabases, and automated data and ETL workflows. The successful candidate will own and operate platform components hosted in AWS, spanning both Windows and Linux environments, and will be responsible for driving platform stability, security, scalability, and operational excellence. This role requires strong engineering fundamentals, an AI mindset, deep hands‑on experience with Esri technologies, and the ability to independently manage, evolve, and harden GIS platforms and data pipelines with minimal oversight. Candidates will work closely with peer engineering teams, database and infrastructure partners, and business stakeholders, providing technical leadership while adhering to established standards, operational processes, and security practices.  Responsibilities:   Own and operate the ArcGIS Enterprise platform (Portal, Server, Data Store) for The Hartford  Support the underlying ArcGIS platform Windows infrastructure, including installations, configurations (ArcGIS Portal, Server, Data Store, IIS, Web Adaptor, Tomcat & Java), server migrations, patch management, and upgrades. Monitor system performance, health, and availability.   Maintain enterprise geodatabases (Oracle, PostgreSQL), managing schema objects and content updates, SDE connectivity, and ST Geometry configuration as well as Enterprise Geodatabase upgrades  Secure ArcGIS Enterprise content by applying industry best practices for data confidentiality, authentication, and integration with Active Directory/IWA/SAML  Manage and maintain ArcGIS Enterprise backup and restore procedures ensuring system resiliency  Create and maintain spatial services using ArcGIS Pro projects and Python, including map, feature and geoprocessing service publications  Actively leverage AI technologies to improve delivery cycles and workflows  Develop Python and PowerShell scripts with ArcPy, ArcGIS Pro Models to automate business and administrative tasks, analytics and data workflows (e.g., ArcGIS API for Python)  Operate and troubleshoot automated spatial ETL workflow pipelines  Provide Tier-3 escalation support for troubleshooting ArcGIS services, spatial applications, and GIS desktop  Create and maintain documentation including technical solutions, designs, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices, and configuration guides for the platforms and workflows to support maintainability and platform stability  Qualifications:   3+ years of experience in software engineering and ESRI/ArcGIS Administration   In-depth knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and their various components and licensing models  Strong knowledge of Windows/Linux Server administration, IIS, networking, and security concepts  Deep experience with relational databases hosting ArcGIS SDE Enterprise Geodatabase, specifically Oracle and PostgreSQL hosting as well as database procedural development, including the use of ArcGIS ST Geometry functions for data management and spatial analysis  Proficiency in Python, Arcade, and PowerShell for workflows, geoprocessing, and administration automation as well as exposure to development with AI tools such as Copilot and/or Amazon Q  Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced environment  Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an Agile development team  Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or a related field, or comparable experience  Preferred Skills & Experience:  Experience with SQL Server and/or Snowflake databases  Background in OOP with experience in Java and Spring Boot and RESTful APIs backend services  Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps tools (GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, etc.)  Experience with AWS cloud environments and migration of ArcGIS Enterprise platforms  Experience with FME (Feature Manipulation Engine) Administration  Esri Technical Certification or GISP (Certified GIS Professional)  Ability to stay current on new Esri releases, technologies and products, and understand their impacts to the application portfolio and business environment [About Us](https://www.thehartford.com/about-us) | [Our Culture](https://www.thehartford.com/about-us/corporate-culture) | [What It’s Like to Work Here](https://www.thehartford.com/careers/our-employees)