Sr. DevOps Engineer

symetraexternal; United States; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommu

401(k) plan with vesting and company 6

Paid time away incl vacation and sick,

Company matching program

Benefits overview

Job summary

Symetra is seeking a Sr. DevOps Engineer to design and operate a new Stop Loss platform. You will partner with application teams to build AWS-based environments, set up cloud infrastructure, and implement CI/CD pipelines.

You'll troubleshoot deployments, optimize operations, and leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate coding, scripting, and cloud configurations. This is a remote-friendly, hybrid role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required, plus a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 6–9 years of relevant experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or related roles
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting AWS-native cloud services and environments
• Proven ability to configure and manage cloud infrastructure to meet application and platform needs
• Experience developing, implementing, and supporting CI/CD pipelines for application teams
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or comparable platforms
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience partnering with engineers and vendors to establish environments and deployment processes
• Ability to support end-to-end platform setup, including deployment workflows and ongoing operations
• Proficiency using AI-assisted tools to create, troubleshoot, and interpret code, scripts, pipelines, and cloud configurations
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on improving automation, efficiency, and reliability

Responsibilities

• Partner with application teams to design and set up cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows
• Build and maintain scalable AWS-based environments to support application needs
• Implement and manage CI/CD tools to streamline delivery processes
• Use hands-on cloud engineering skills to troubleshoot and optimize environments and deployments
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to create, debug, and understand code, scripts, pipelines, and cloud configurations

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevOps

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Azure DevOps

Automation

Collaboration

AI-assisted tooling

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

High School Diploma

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Symetra has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. DevOps Engineer to join the team working on our new Stop Loss platform.

About the role

As a Sr. DevOps Engineer, you’ll support the development and operation of a new Stop Loss platform by managing AWS-based cloud environments and CI/CD processes.

What you will do

• Partner with application teams to design and set up cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment workflows
• Build and maintain scalable AWS-based environments to support application needs
• Implement and manage CI/CD tools (e.g., Azure DevOps or similar platforms) to streamline delivery processes
• Use hands‑on cloud engineering skills to troubleshoot and optimize environments and deployments
• Leverage AI‑assisted tools to create, debug, and understand code, scripts, pipelines, and cloud configurations

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

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.

Benefits and Perks

• 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: $106,400 - $177,300 base plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required, plus a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 6–9 years of relevant experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or related roles
• Hands‑on experience designing, building, and supporting AWS‑native cloud services and environments
• Proven ability to configure and manage cloud infrastructure to meet application and platform needs
• Experience developing, implementing, and supporting CI/CD pipelines for application teams
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps or comparable platforms
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience partnering with engineers and vendors to establish environments and deployment processes
• Ability to support end‑to‑end platform setup, including deployment workflows and ongoing operations
• Proficiency using AI‑assisted tools to create, troubleshoot, and interpret code, scripts, pipelines, and cloud configurations
• Problem‑solving mindset with a focus on improving automation, efficiency, and reliability

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.

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 from:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered

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