Senior Software Engineer II

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join us as a Senior Software Engineer II!

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to design and deliver secure, scalable, cloud-native solutions using Python, microservices, and AWS. In this role, you will solve complex technical and business challenges, contribute to architecture and engineering decisions, and build high-performance services that meet enterprise standards for security, reliability, compliance, and scalability. You will also provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and champion modern engineering practices to drive the delivery of high-quality solutions across the team.

What you will do

Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance Python-based microservices, APIs, and cloud-native solutions.

Deliver high-quality software through code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering best practices.

Participate in system design and architecture discussions, helping drive decisions that support scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability.

Monitor and improve application performance, observability, resiliency, and operational readiness while troubleshooting and resolving production issues.

Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including architecture, security, operations, product, and business teams, to deliver effective solutions.

Research and implement new technologies, tools, and engineering practices that improve developer productivity, delivery speed, and customer outcomes.

Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to fellow engineers while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture.

Why Work at Symetra

Here’s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

“We're big enough to make an impact on the country, but small enough to care and know who you are and what you're contributing to the organization. All new ideas are welcome!” - Stephanie F., VP Customer Service & Operations

“From day one, I felt welcomed and encouraged to bring my full self to work. Symetra truly lives up to its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - it's more than just words here; it's part of the culture.” - Whitney T., Talent Development

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

We don’t take a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are designed 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: $128,700 - $214,600 base plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Who You Are:

High School Diploma is required, plus a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).

An experienced software engineer with 10+ years of relevant development experience and a strong track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions.

Highly proficient in Python and experienced in building secure, scalable, cloud-native applications, APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.

Skilled in AWS-based development, event-driven and serverless architectures, API management, data integration, and modern DevOps practices.

Knowledgeable in software quality, test automation, CI/CD, observability, security, compliance, and operational excellence.

A strong problem solver who can navigate complex technical and business challenges, evaluate tradeoffs, and recommend effective solutions.

An effective communicator and collaborative team player who can explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Passionate about mentoring others, driving engineering best practices, and continuously improving development processes through modern tools and technologies, including responsible use of AI-assisted development tools.

We empower inclusion

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 perspective, 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.

For more information about our careers visit: https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers

Work Authorization

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.

Please review Symetra's Remote Network Minimum Requirements:

As a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees' internet connection:

Minimum Internet Speed:100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of "broadband."

Internet Type:Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.

Not Permissible:Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.

When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

Identity Verification

Symetra is committed to fair and secure hiring practices. For all roles, candidates will be required (after the initial phone screen) to be on video for all interviews. Symetra will take affirmative steps at key points in the process to verify that a candidate is not seeking employment fraudulently, e.g. through use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

Disqualification from the recruitment process

Withdrawal of a job offer

Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered