Sr Software Engineer supporting Cyberlife

We are looking for an experienced individual to join a team of software engineers in support of our primary life insurance policy administration system. That system – Cyberlife - is a mainframe application that administers the large majority of our life insurance business. We have a very experienced staff of engineers, but need additional capacity to develop new products, expand our capabilities, and move us toward a more digital, real-time processing system.

• →Design, develop, test, and implement enhancements for the CyberLife policy administration platform to support business and customer needs.
• →Participate in Agile/Kanban ceremonies, gather requirements, and provide effort estimates for new initiatives and system improvements.
• →Build and maintain secure, high-performing APIs and integrations that enable real-time data exchange and digital capabilities.
• →Support testing efforts, code deployments, and the movement of applications through development, QA, and production environments.
• →Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring system stability, performance, and business continuity.
• →Conduct code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and provide mentorship and technical guidance to fellow engineers. 

• Senior Software Engineer with experience supporting and enhancing life insurance policy administration platforms such as CyberLife, Life70, and other mainframe-based systems.
• Strong background in COBOL, CICS, JCL, DB2, VSAM, and enterprise-scale mainframe application development.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in Agile environments and partners closely with business and technical stakeholders.
• Proven problem solver with the ability to analyze complex requirements and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.
• Experienced in integrating legacy systems with modern technologies through REST APIs, SOAP services, JSON, and XML.
• Technical mentor who enjoys sharing knowledge, supporting team growth, and promoting development, best practices.

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:

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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

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.

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

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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