AVP Engineering – Stop Loss – Remote

Symetra Financial Corporation; Washington; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

401k

Paid time away

Job summary

Symetra Financial Corporation in Bellevue, WA seeks an AVP of Engineering to lead technology strategy, software development, delivery, and engineering operations for the Stop Loss division.

You will guide modernization, cloud adoption, governance, and risk management, partnering with executives to align technology with business goals, build inclusive high-performing teams, and scale enterprise applications.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of technology leadership experience.
• 7+ years of people management and leader development.
• Experience leading enterprise-scale software delivery.
• Experience with modernization and cloud initiatives.
• Strong cybersecurity, governance, and risk management knowledge.
• Ability to align tech strategy with business goals.
• Experience managing large initiatives, budgets, and cross-functional programs.
• Proficient in Agile, DevOps, and cloud technologies.
• Excellent communication and executive stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technology strategy for the Stop Loss division.
• Lead solution build, architecture decisions, and roadmaps.
• Oversee both custom and vendor-developed technology solutions.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and efficient engineering operations.
• Partner with executives to align investments with business priorities.

Skills

Technology leadership

People leadership

Engineering leadership

Cloud transformation

Application modernization

Vendor management

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Strategy alignment

Program management

Budget management

Agile

DevOps

AI in SDLC

Executive influence

Communication

Stakeholder management

Diversity & inclusion

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

You may have seen in the media that job posting scams are on the rise. Symetra is committed to creating a positive candidate experience without putting you at risk. As such, applications for our open job postings are only collected through our secure career site and we are transparent about our. We also do not send funds to candidates or request funds from candidates, via check or otherwise. To check the status of your application, log into your candidate profile. If you would like to report suspicious recruiting activity or potential fraud please .- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are a matchSymetra is seeking an **AVP of Engineering** to lead technology strategy, software development, delivery, and engineering operations for our **Stop Loss division**.* Define and execute the technology strategy for the Stop Loss division.* Partner with executive leadership to align technology investments with business priorities.* Lead solution build efforts, architecture decisions, and technology roadmaps.* Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve scalability, efficiency, security, and customer experience.* Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, continuous learning, and accountability.**Who You Are*** 15+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including leading software engineering organizations.* 7+ years of people leadership experience with responsibility for managers and/or engineering leaders.* Experience leading multiple engineering teams delivering enterprise-scale applications and services.* Experience leading application modernization, cloud transformation, or digital transformation initiatives.* Experience overseeing both custom-developed and vendor-supported technology solutions.* Strong understanding of technology governance, cybersecurity, and risk management practices.* Demonstrated success aligning technology strategy with business objectives.* Experience managing large technology initiatives, budgets, and complex cross-functional programs including third party development.* Strong understanding of modern software development practices, Agile delivery models, DevOps, and cloud technologies.* Proven ability to influence and collaborate with executive stakeholders.* Experience building inclusive, high-performing teams and developing future leaders.* Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and change leadership skills.* Demonstrated experience enhancing engineering practices and transforming SDLC with AI.* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field required or combination of education and relevant experience.* Experience leading engineering organizations within insurance, financial services, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries a plus.* Knowledge of Stop Loss, Group Benefits, Healthcare, or claims administration platforms preferred.* Ability to travel periodically as needed.**Travel:****Required Training & Professional Development**All newly hired people leaders with direct reports are required to complete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra's corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. *Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.***Reasonable Accommodations**Symetra is committed to providing equitable access to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodations are needed for travel, Symetra's HR department will work to provide appropriate solutions in alignment with individual needs and company policies.**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.**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### Popular Skills of Previous Hires* API* Agile Methodologies* AngularJS* Auditing* Artificial Intelligence* Architecture* Amazon Web Services (AWS)* Agile* Accounting* ASP.NET### Years of Experience of previous hires<2 - 0%0.000002-4 - 0%0.000004-8 - 0%0.000008+ - 100%10.0000Stop Loss Sales Intern - Spring 2027 - RemoteUSABEN BenefitsRemoteRegional Sales Associate, Stop Loss - East RegionUSABEN BenefitsRegional Sales Associate, Stop Loss - West RegionUSABEN BenefitsManager, STD & Absence Management Claims - RemoteUSABEN BenefitsRemote## Perks and Benefits### Paid Time Away### Benefits### 401k### Remote WorkAlmost all our jobs have the option to work from home### Company MatchingGive back to your community and double your impact