Sr. Software Engineer I

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Software Engineer I

About the role
The Sr. Software Engineer I will join a team of software developers in support of our Annuity policy administration systems. Vantage, PARIS and LAB are legacy mainframe applications that administer most of our Retirement business. They will be an experienced mainframe developer who can fill in for a person who is retiring as well as participate in the upcoming mainframe modernization efforts.

What you'll do in this role:

• Participate in daily Agile ceremonies
• Assess new requirements to provide high-level estimates
• Design and document system integrations and coding enhancements
• Develop secure, performant code following team best practices
• Complete unit testing and provide support for integration, acceptance, and regression testing.
• Coordinate the movement of code between our various test environments
• Support resolution of critical production support issues/on-call support
• Participate in design and code reviews
• Mentor team members as necessary providing subject matter expertise
• Building and maintaining APIs to expose mainframe data
• Support mainframe modernization efforts

What we offer you
We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach when it comes to our employees. Our programs are crafted 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: $100,300 - $167,100 plus eligibility for annual bonus program.

Who you are

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field, OR relevant accredited technical certification, OR equivalent work experience
• Validated experience with COBOL, DB2, CICS, JCL, and VSAM is required
• Experience with Vantage or a similar Annuity policy admin system on the mainframe is a significant plus
• Experience building SOAP/REST APIs, knowledge of AWS, and experience in mainframe modernization efforts would be beneficial
• Your success will be driven by supporting and collaborating within a team environment and by taking accountability for delivering high-quality solutions.
• Highschool diploma required

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.

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.

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