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# Software Engineer I

- **Company:** Symetra Financial Corporation
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $106,400.0 - $177,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Programming Tools, Amazon DynamoDB, NoSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, TypeScript, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Software Version Control, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/0f2d7afe-6168-4c56-9424-5594191e1ca9

## About the Role

* 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, 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.

## Description

As a Senior Software Engineer I, you will build and maintain secure, scalable software with a strong focus on production stability and long-term 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.


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