Sr Software Engineer supporting Cyberlife

About the role

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.

What you will do

• 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.

Who You Are

• 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.

Why Work at Symetra

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

““I was referred to Symetra by a family friend who’s been with the company for years—and I’m so glad I took their advice. Symetra truly puts its people first. I’ve always felt supported, not micromanaged, and that trust has helped me grow. I started in an entry-level position and have worked my way up to Unit Manager by continuously learning and expanding my skills. It’s a place that believes in its employees and invests in their success.” - Morgan D., Sr. Unit Manager

“"Symetra will spoil you. There aren't many companies that will put as much effort into you being a success as Symetra. The culture will challenge you but simultaneously put you at ease. Failure is seen as integral to the learning process so there is less reason to be fearful of it." - Kerry S., Sr. Systems Analyst