Sr. Software Engineer I

Symetra; United States; On-site; USD 106,400 - 177,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible full-time or hybrid arrangements

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Paid time off including vacation and sick time

Community matching for charitable contributions

Job summary

A financial services firm in the United States is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer I to build and maintain secure, scalable software systems. The role involves developing durable fixes for production support, collaborating in design reviews, and integrating with the product support team. Candidates should have strong skills in JavaScript and TypeScript, with in-depth knowledge of cloud architecture. Benefits include flexible work arrangements, 401(k) with matching, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scalability.
• Strong programming experience and proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, scalable code and participate in design reviews.
• Support functional and regression testing efforts.
• Collaborate on peer reviews and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Cloud architecture

JavaScript

TypeScript

Database technologies

CI/CD tools

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

AI assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field

High school diploma

Tools

AWS

Azure DevOps

Job description

Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join us as a Sr.Software Engineer I!

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer I you will build and maintain secure, scalable software with a strong focus on production stability and longterm reliability. You will own production support and bug resolution, working closely with the product support team to triage issues, analyze root causes, and deliver durable fixes across both modern and legacy systems. This role partners in design discussions, code reviews, testing, and CI/CD support while contributing to an inclusive, collaborative engineering culture.

What You Will Do

• Develop secure, high quality, performant scalable code, using the required programming language and tools.
• Participate in design reviews, provide recommendations into design discussions.
• Define and perform unit testing of code. Support functional and regression testing efforts.
• Collaborate and participate in peer reviews.
• Configure and support automated code builds and deployments.
• Solve problems, and provide ongoing maintenance and support for applications and systems.
• In collaboration with senior team members, write and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, user guides, and maintenance manuals.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies and standards, and apply them to enhance software solutions.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives, promotes equity, and reflects Symetra's commitment to a culture of belonging.

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.

Compensation

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

Who You Are

• You have a high school diploma (required), plus a Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and six years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture and design, including design patterns, reliability, and scalability, with hands‑on experience using AWS services such as Lambda, ECS, SNS/SQS, and DynamoDB.
• Strong programming experience with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience working with database technologies, including both relational and NoSQL.
• Solid understanding of developer tooling across the SDLC, including task management, source control, build, deployment, and operations.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and workflows.
• Experience using Azure DevOps is preferred.
• Experience with LLMs and agentic programming, including responsible use of AI assistance, validating and refining generated outputs, and knowing the latest with emerging tools and best practices, is preferred.
• Exceptional communicator with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.

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.