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Sr. Test Automation Engineer

Symetra
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k)
United States
Feb 26, 2026

Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join us as aSenior Test Automation Engineer!

About the role

As a Senior Test Automation Engineer, you will apply advanced expertise in automated testing frameworks, tools, and practices to build and maintain high-quality automated test suites and scalable automation environments. Working independently as an individual contributor, you will partner with business and technical teams to ensure project deliverables meet quality standards. You will also help guide Test Engineers and Software Engineers in effective automation strategies, standards, and tooling.

What you will do



  • Design, develop, and maintain automated test strategies, scripts, testcase suites and frameworks for functional, regression, API, UI, and integration testing.
  • Design, build, and document reliable for yourself and other developers.
  • Identify automation process improvements and enforce automation quality standards with a goal towards an overall high percentage of automation.
  • Take part in Agile events to refine, estimate and deliver application features.
  • Complete automated test suites and record results.
  • May own framework components, CI/CD test stages, and/or test strategy for a service or domain.
  • Document, track, and help resolve defects discovered during automated execution. Collaborate with developers to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
  • Work effectively with developers, technical SMEs, QA peers and business partners to ensure automation deliverables are met. Communicate regularly with IT management and multi-functional teams.


Why Work at Symetra

Here's what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:

"If you want to work for a company that is always considering its employees while working towards sustainable growth this is that company. Within Symetra, there is always innovation, empowerment, and growth opportunities, all while providing us with a great work/life balance and incredible benefits for a very reasonable cost!" - Cindy J. G., Sr. Product Owner

"Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst

What we offer you

Benefits and Perks

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.



  • 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 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Who You Are:



  • High School Diploma is required, plus a BA/BS in related field or equivalent experience preferred
  • 5+ years of hands-on test automation experience, including building automation frameworks, creating test cases, and contributing to enterprise product launches.
  • Strong automation skills across unit, API, end-to-end, regression, smoke, and performance testing; proficient with tools such as Pytest, Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, and Postman.
  • Technical expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js, with solid design, debugging, and problem-solving abilities; experienced in API testing.
  • DevOps and CI/CD experience, including familiarity with DevOps practices and deployments using tools like Azure DevOps.
  • Effective collaborator and communicator, skilled at working with technical and non-technical teams and using platforms like Microsoft Teams.
  • Highly organized and proactive, with strong ownership, responsibility, and experience working within Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with Python; developing modern serverless solutions on AWS; supporting solution design and architecture for new platforms or services; and working with SQL/databases, preferred.


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 perspectives, 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.


When applying to jobs at Symetra you'll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra's standard as outlined above.

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


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