What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Application Engineer (MA HYBRID OR REMOTE) position at The Hanover Insurance Group?
For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Application Engineer to join our software development team in our Worcester office. This role offers flexibility and can be performed fully in-office or hybrid. Remote work arrangement is a consideration.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and owning high-quality software solutions. You will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. This person will be responsible for mentoring, growing, and hiring top engineering talent.
This is a full-time, exempt role.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.
BENEFITS:
We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.
Benefits include:
The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at:HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.
Privacy Policy:
To view our privacy policy and online privacy statement, click here.
Applicants who are California residents: To see the types of information we may collect from applicants and employees and how we use it, please click here.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Application Engineer to join our software development team in our Worcester office. This role offers flexibility and can be performed fully in-office or hybrid. Remote work arrangement is a consideration.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and owning high-quality software solutions. You will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. This person will be responsible for mentoring, growing, and hiring top engineering talent.
This is a full-time, exempt role.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Lead the design and development of highly reliable full stack solutions using React.js and Spring Boot.
- Build new applications, prototypes, and proof‑of‑concept solutions.
- Serve as a technical advisor with stakeholders and cross-platform teams to enable scalable platform capabilities.
- Own the design, coding, unit testing, deployment, and monitoring of the software you build.
- Work closely with product owners, developers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on solution delivery.
- Translate business requirements into scalable, high‑performing systems.
- Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices.
- Optimize application performance, security, and stability.
- Lead and participate in architecture and design reviews.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership. Care deeply about the career growth and development of your team.
- Contribute to engineering standards, best practices, and process improvements.
- Build knowledge of P&C insurance concepts, business processes, and Hanover systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field OR 7 years of professional software development experience.
- Strong work ethic, prioritization skills, and attention to detail.
- 10 years of professional software development experience.
- 8 years of deep handson fullstack development experience (React Java).
- Expert knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
- Strong knowledge of React.js.
- Proven
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent understanding of monitoring, observability, and application performance management.
- Must be eligible to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (i.e Lawful Permanent Residence or US Citizen)
- Experience with containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
- Experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI‑assisted development platforms.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and deployments.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with UX/UI concepts and front‑end best practices.
It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.
BENEFITS:
We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401K with a company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- PTO
- Company paid holidays
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE
- On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only)
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The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.
Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”
As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at:HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested.
Privacy Policy:
To view our privacy policy and online privacy statement, click here.
Applicants who are California residents: To see the types of information we may collect from applicants and employees and how we use it, please click here.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.