Lead Software Engineer

Genworth Financial, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Genworth Financial, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer in a hybrid role, based in Richmond, VA with NYC option. The role focuses on modernizing the Assessment platform using TypeScript, React, React Native, Flutter, and GraphQL.

You will set high engineering standards, mentor teams, and drive scalable, secure solutions across web and mobile platforms. The position requires deep software development expertise, strong leadership, and collaboration with product and security teams to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with senior-level roles.
• Expertise in modern application development and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement a modern Assessment platform using TypeScript, React, React Native, Flutter, and GraphQL.
• Lead engineering practices to ensure modular, scalable, resilient systems.
• Define and enforce coding standards, architectures, and quality metrics.
• Lead design discussions, code reviews, and provide hands-on guidance.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevSecOps.
• Ensure reliability and performance at scale for web and mobile.

Skills

TypeScript

React

React Native

Flutter

GraphQL

REST APIs

Node.js

Next.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

GraphQL

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

CI/CD pipelines

Mobile app delivery (iOS/Android)

Job description

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions: Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities. Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.

Lead Software Engineer

Position Location: New York, NY; Richmond, VA

A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days is required. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Lead Software Engineer to lead the modernization of our Assessment platform. This role requires deep expertise in modern software development practices, a passion for emerging technologies, and the ability to provide strong technical leadership and mentorship. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of the platform, ensuring it is scalable, resilient, secure, and maintainable for long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement a modern Assessment platform using technologies such as TypeScript, React, React Native, Flutter, and GraphQL.
• Establish and champion best-in-class engineering practices to ensure systems are modular, scalable, resilient, and flexible.
• Define and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, and quality metrics to maintain high engineering standards.
• Lead technical design discussions, perform code reviews, and provide hands‑on guidance across the engineering team.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and contribute to DevSecOps practices.
• Contribute to platform hosting, deployment, and runtime strategies, ensuring reliability and performance at scale.

Deliverables / Results

A modernized, production-ready Assessment platform supporting both B2B and B2C use cases. Well‑documented, maintainable codebases aligned with agreed architectural standards. Consistent, repeatable deployments enabled by standardized CI/CD pipelines. Improved system performance, reliability, and scalability across web and mobile platforms. Strong technical foundations that support future feature development and platform expansion.

Impact / Value Add

Raise the technical bar across the organization by modeling engineering excellence and best practices. Reduce long‑term technical debt through thoughtful architecture and disciplined execution. Accelerate delivery by enabling teams to build on a stable, scalable platform. Improve customer and partner experiences through reliable, high‑quality applications. Enable the business to confidently scale assessments, integrations, and transaction volumes.

Ownership

Own the technical vision and architecture of the Assessment platform. Serve as a key decision‑maker for technology choices, architectural trade‑offs, and implementation approaches. Take accountability for platform quality, performance, and long‑term sustainability. Identify and proactively address technical risks, scalability challenges, and architectural gaps.

Collaboration

Partner closely with Product Managers and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. Collaborate with engineering peers, mobile and web teams, and shared services to ensure architectural alignment. Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of learning, quality, and continuous improvement. Work cross‑functionally with security, infrastructure, and operations teams to support platform reliability and compliance.

What you bring

Perspective: A systems‑level mindset with the ability to balance short‑term delivery needs against long‑term architectural health. Strong product and business awareness, enabling you to align technical decisions with customer, partner, and organizational goals. An ownership‑oriented approach that views platform reliability, scalability, and maintainability as shared, long‑term responsibilities. The ability to anticipate technical risks and proactively design solutions before issues surface at scale.

Qualities

Hands‑on technical leader who leads by example and is comfortable operating at both strategic and implementation levels. Curious, pragmatic, and outcomes‑driven, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement. Clear and confident communicator who can influence technical direction across teams and stakeholders. Resilient and adaptable in fast‑moving environments, with a strong bias toward action and accountability. Collaborative mentor who elevates the capabilities and confidence of other engineers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Advanced degree is a plus but not required.

Skills

Expert‑level proficiency in modern application development, including: TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js React, React Native, Flutter, Swift and Kotlin. Strong experience designing and consuming GraphQL and REST‑based APIs. Deep understanding of database design and performance, with hands‑on experience using PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and contributing to DevSecOps practices. Strong knowledge of mobile application delivery across iOS and Android, including release and store lifecycle management. Familiarity with event‑driven and asynchronous systems, including messaging and queue‑based architectures. Experience integrating with third‑party platforms such as SSO providers, payment systems, and eCommerce services.

Competencies

Platform and systems architecture. Technical decision‑making and trade‑off analysis. Code quality, testing strategies, and maintainability. Performance, scalability, and reliability engineering. Security‑aware design and implementation. Technical mentorship and engineering excellence. Cross‑team technical alignment and influence.

Experience

10+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant portion in senior, staff, or principal‑level roles. Proven success delivering large‑scale, high‑impact platforms in production environments. Experience building B2B APIs, B2B portals, and assessment or transaction‑based systems. Hands‑on experience with real‑time or near‑real‑time systems, including video or communication platforms. Experience building and operating mobile applications with demonstrated adoption and quality outcomes. Track record of partnering effectively with product, design, and business stakeholders to deliver meaningful results.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

National Range: $120,900 - $187,000 NYC Range: $151,100 - $234,000. Disclaimer: This role will be located in Richmond, VA or New York City. Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, experience, skills, and other job‑related factors. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in a bonus incentive plan. Incentive compensation is based on individual and company performance and is not guaranteed.

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

• Incentives Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer‑funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

Genworth Financial, Inc. (“Genworth”) (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 1000 company focused on empowering families to navigate the aging journey with confidence, now and in the future. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth and its CareScout businesses provide guidance, products, and services that help people understand their caregiving options and fund their long‑term care needs. Genworth is also the parent company and majority‑owner of publicly traded Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), a leading U.S. mortgage insurance provider. Genworth Mexico Genworth US

We know we can’t deliver on our mission unless we deliver for our employees. That’s why we’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters inclusion, excellence, improvement and connection. We know each employee contributes in their own unique way and we’re dedicated to supporting every one of them to help them reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.