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Symetra · 7 hours ago

Sr. Software Engineer II

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$125K/yr - $208K/yr

5+ years exp

Symetra is a national financial services company dedicated to helping people achieve their financial goals. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to build a new Partner Relationship Management system, focusing on backend development, database design, and REST APIs while shaping the architecture and engineering processes.

Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceLife Insurance

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build our new Partner Relationship Management system from the ground up as the first engineer on the team, working closely with business leaders to shape the design, architecture, and long-term ownership

Develop backend-focused full-stack features, including database design, REST APIs, and a lightweight UI, with the majority of your time spent writing code

Help establish early engineering workflows while contributing to technical decision-making and future team hiring

Drive major technical project initiatives independently, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver high-impact work while contributing to building a diverse, well-rounded engineering team with a growth-oriented mindset

Qualification

RustDatabase designREST APIsFull-stack developmentProblem-solvingTeam cultureEffective collaborationClear communicationContinuous learning

Required

High School Diploma is required; A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience preferred

Bring 5+ years of relevant experience with strong technical skills, solid engineering fundamentals, and the ability to manage and deliver high-quality work independently

Have built full systems end-to-end—including databases, APIs, and web UIs—through professional roles or personal projects, demonstrating ownership from initial design to deployment

Excel at solving complex problems through structured analysis, creative thinking, and effective collaboration across functions

Communicate clearly with partners and leadership, showing curiosity, proactivity, and a commitment to continuous learning

Foster an inclusive, purpose-driven team culture and champion diversity, strong collaboration, and healthy cross-team relationships