Senior Mainframe Application Developer

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

What you will do

• Participate in daily Agile/Kanban 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

• Execute unit testing and Support integration, acceptance and regression testing

• Coordinate the movement of code between our various technical environments

• Support resolution of critical production support issues

• Participate in design and code reviews

• Mentor team members as necessary providing subject matter expertise

• Building and maintaining APIs to expose real-time data.

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

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

Compensation

Salary Range: $106,400 - $177,300 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program.

Who You Are:

• You have a high school diploma (required), plus a BA/BS in a related field preferred.

• Experienced with CyberLife, Life70, or a similar mainframe-based policy administration system

• Collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive, Agile environment

• Strong decision-maker with the ability to solve complex technical and business problems

• Accountable and committed to delivering high‑quality, reliable solutions

• Comfortable taking ownership and helping define how your role contributes to overall team success

• Technically proficient across the following areas:

  • Platforms: Mainframe, CICS, WebSphere, AWS

  • Languages: COBOL, Assembler, MVS JCL

  • Databases: VSAM, DB2, SQL

  • Development Tools: TSO/ISPF, Micro Focus COBOL

  • Web Services: SOAP and REST APIs

  • Additional Technologies: ACORD, FTP, JSON, XML

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.

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.

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