Senior Software Engineer, Java

Genworth Financial, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Genworth Financial, Inc. is seeking an Application Development Manager in Richmond, VA. In this role, you'll support the QUEST quoting application while coordinating a Kanban team and collaborating with different SCRUM teams.

The position requires a strong foundation in Java programming, with at least 6 years of professional experience in technology or insurance. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Java programming experience.
• 6+ years in technology or insurance fields.
• Experience coordinating deliveries from junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Intent Manager for the QUEST Kanban team.
• Analyze changes needed by QUEST to provide business solutions.
• Support the software development lifecycle and Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Java programming

Application development

Analytical skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Problem-solving

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Spring

JDK

JSON

APIs

Job description

Application Development Manager

NOTE: This role is not open to visa sponsorship.

Location: Lynchburg VA / Richmond VA

Your Role

As an Application Development Manager, you will support Genworth’s top strategic priorities by working with the QUEST quoting application. You will coordinate the QUEST Kanban team as an Intent Manager (15%-25% of your time) and collaborate with other SCRUM teams on business solutions.

What you will be doing

• Act as the Intent Manager for the QUEST Kanban team, planning and prioritizing upcoming work requests from other SCRUM teams and business partners.
• Analyze changes needed by QUEST to provide the business solutions required by the SCRUM teams.
• Design, code, document, and test solutions that fit the overall technical architecture while ensuring acceptance criteria are met and risks are mitigated.
• Support the software development lifecycle, including test planning, defect resolution, and system health activities.
• Follow change control procedures to implement solutions.
• Perform administrative duties such as participating in Agile ceremonies, responding to correspondence, updating tickets, and contributing to change-management activities.

What you bring

• 4‑year college degree or equivalent experience with strong Java programming skills and production support experience, preferably in insurance/finance.
• 6+ years of professional experience in technology or insurance.
• 6+ years of application development experience with Java + Java tools (JDK), Oracle, JBoss, Apache Web Server, Spring, JSON, and APIs.
• 3+ years of experience coordinating deliveries from junior developers, communicating with stakeholders, and assisting with prioritization and sequencing of deliverables.
• Excellent analytical skills and a detail‑oriented mindset for understanding complex business logic and system impact.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams on complex systems, with strong problem‑solving and results‑oriented mindset.
• Good communication skills and ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
• A continuous improvement mindset, and willingness to adapt to new technologies and ways of working.

Additional Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of LTC insurance products and premiums.
• Knowledge of additional Java frameworks, including Spring Boot and React.
• Experience working in an Agile environment (Scrum or Kanban).
• Cloud and cloud migration experience.

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards.
• Incentives.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Multiple 401(k) savings plan options.
• Auto‑enrollment in employer‑directed retirement account (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 programs including gym membership reimbursement and employee assistance program resources.
• Caregiver and mental health support services.

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.