Software Engineer II

Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join us as a Software Engineer II!

About the role

As a Software Engineer II, you will work within an agile Scrum team delivering high‑quality software through two‑week sprint cycles. You will design, build, and maintain automated and manual tests for applications and services used by Symetra’s internal teams, collaborating closely with engineers, product owners, and partners to estimate work and support secure, reliable delivery throughout the development lifecycle.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-quality test automation frameworks and scripts.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and estimation activities.
• Conduct code reviews and collaborate with engineers to meet sprint commitments.
• Apply quality engineering best standards (TDD, shift-left testing, code reviews, monitoring, and design reviews).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive feature-level and end-to-end automated tests.
• Solve issues across a full-stack AWS cloud architecture.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines as code (YAML) using Azure DevOps.
• Mentor junior Software Test Engineers (STEs) and SDETs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies, frameworks, and tools.
• Present and share cloud-based solutions with internal engineering communities for feedback and review.
• Collaborate effectively in a remote team environment using tools such as Microsoft Teams.

Why Work at Symetra

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

“I chose Symetra because I heard it was a pro-employee company—and it’s absolutely true. The work environment is supportive, the people are great, and the benefits are generous. Symetra truly cares about its employees. The relaxed atmosphere and opportunities to learn and grow—both within your role and beyond—make it a great place to build your career.” - Alicia L., Claims Examiner

"Symetra cares about doing what's right for their customers and that we have a great culture." - Jackie B., Regional Account Manager

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: $96,700 - $161,200 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.