Sr. Software Engineer – Remote at Symetra

About The Role

The Senior Software Engineer I solves complex business needs by delivering quality code with minimal guidance and supervision. They contribute to design elements, leverage engineering best practices, and elevate team processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation, demonstrate exceptional problem‑solving skills, and have the ability to mentor and guide team members.

• Develop secure, high quality, performant code, using the required programming languages and tools while following team standards.
• Leverage reusable solutions within the team.
• Collaborate, participate in and approve code reviews.
• Merge production‑ready code for deployment.
• Analyze system performance metrics, find inefficiencies and opportunities for performance optimization.
• Ability to implement based on an existing design.
• Lead refinement and design reviews.
• Serve as a point of contact for production issues, ensuring timely triage and resolution.
• Lead root cause analysis activities for production support.
• Work with teams to clarify goals and deliverables, bring data to planning and prioritization.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, promotes equity, and reflects Symetra’s commitment to a culture of belonging.

We don’t take a “one‑size‑fits‑all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are crafted to make your life better both at work and at home.

• Flexible full‑time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%.
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays.
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching.

Salary Range: $103,300 – $172,200 plus eligibility for annual bonus program.

• Degree in Computer Science, information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in multiple of the following technology domains:
  Cloud (AWS, serverless, containers, infrastructure as code, cloud computing services), Client‑server (.net, Java), C++, Web (JavaScript, Python), Database (SQL, DynamoDB).
• Proficiency of software testing patterns and methodologies.
• Preferred experience in life insurance domain.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated ability to articulate and share information within the team, across teams and with business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make data‑driven decisions in complex environments.

At Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We’re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. Inclusion is about recognizing our assumptions, considering multiple perspectives, and removing barriers.

Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.