Sr. Software Engineer I

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Software Engineer I

About the role

As the Senior Software Engineer I you'll solve complex business needs by delivering quality code with minimal guidance and supervision. You will contribute to design elements, leverage engineering best practices, and elevate team processes. Be excellent problem solver and can mentor others. Provide assistance and guidance to junior engineers within the team as needed.

What you'll do in the role

• 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 performance metrics, find inefficiencies, and optimize code performance.
• Define and perform unit testing of code.
• Support functional and regression testing as required. Perform integration/interface testing as required.
• Design, configure, and support automated code builds and deployments.
• Responsible for meeting team automated build standards.
• Lead root cause analysis activities for production issues.

What we offer you

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
• Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview

Compensation

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

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, OR relevant accredited technical certification, OR equivalent work experience.
• 4 years of combined experience in multiple of the following technology domains: Cloud (serverless, containers, infrastructure as code, cloud computing services), Client-server (.Net, Java), Web (ASP.Net, Python, JavaScript, responsive design), Database (SQL, MySQL, DB2, DocumentDB), Mainframe (COBOL, JCL, CICS).
• Proficiency of software testing patterns and methodologies.
• Ability to create designs and provide input into others' designs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effectively deals with ambiguity and brings clarity to complex topics within the team
• Able to coordinate and oversee work of junior engineers within the team
• Able to articulate and share information within the team, across teams, and with business stakeholders
• Full proficiency with Agile software delivery practices.

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.

We accept and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives, because lifting each other up fuels thought and builds a stronger, more innovative company. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.

Creating a world where more people have access to financial freedom

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals and feel confident about the future. In our daily work, we're guided by the principles of Value, Transparency and Sustainability. This means we provide products and services people need at a competitive price, we communicate clearly and openly so people understand what they're buying, and we design products-and operate our company-to stand the test of time. We're committed to showing up for our communities, lifting up our employees, and standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Join our team and help us create a world where more people have access to financial freedom.

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.

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