Lead Test Automation Engineer

Symetra has an exciting new opportunity to join us as a Lead Test Automation Engineer!\n\nAbout the role\n\nAs a Lead Test Automation Engineer, you will elevate Symetra\u0027s quality engineering by delivering secure, high\u2011performing solutions and advancing our automation capabilities. You\u0027ll lead 2-3 automation engineers, shape modern frameworks and practices, and champion an automation\u2011first approach that strengthens CI/CD and boosts production readiness. You\u0027ll mentor talent, influence technical direction, and collaborate across teams to ensure we deliver consistently high\u2011quality, scalable systems.\n\nWhat you will do\n\n * Develop high\u2011quality, secure, performant code; lead and approve code reviews; define and monitor performance metrics; and ensure required test coverage and code quality gates are met.\n * Design, develop, and maintain extensible automated testing frameworks; integrate them into CI/CD to improve speed and stability; lead adoption of automation best practices; and track key automation health metrics to drive continuous quality improvements.\n * Contribute to system design and architecture; apply scalable design patterns; ensure alignment with security, performance, and resiliency standards; and partner with DevOps, Architecture, and Product to drive operational excellence and observability.\n * Design and support automated build and deployment pipelines; lead root\u2011cause analyses and implement preventative automation safeguards; and troubleshoot complex automation and framework issues across systems.\n * Mentor engineers and interns; serve as the automation subject matter expert across teams; and promote an inclusive culture grounded in Symetra\u0027s Core Values.\n\n\n\nWhy Work at Symetra\n\nHere\u0027s what some of our employees have to say about why they work at Symetra:\n\n\"I chose Symetra because I heard it was a pro-employee company--and it\u0027s 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\n\n \n\n\"Symetra cares about doing what\u0027s right for their customers and that we have a great culture.\" - Jackie B., Regional Account Manager \n\nWhat we offer you\n\nBenefits and Perks\n\nWe don\u0027t 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.\n\n * Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements\n * Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%\n * Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays\n * Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching \n * Want more details? Check out our Symetra Benefits Overview\n\n\n\nCompensation\n\nSalary Range: $128,700 - $214,600 plus eligibility for the company annual bonus program. \n\nWho You Are: \n\n * You have a high school diploma (required) and a bachelor\u0027s degree (or equivalent experience).\n * You have 9-12 years of relevant software engineering experience, including 6-10+ years of hands\u2011on test automation expertise.\n * Bring strong software design and development skills; deep expertise in automated testing across all layers; hands\u2011on experience with frameworks like Pytest, Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright; advanced API testing with tools like Postman; strong debugging and root\u2011cause analysis abilities; solid DevOps and continuous testing practices; and experience with cloud\u2011native testing across AWS, Azure, or GCP.\n * You have strong problem\u2011solving and decision\u2011making skills; communicate effectively with technical and non\u2011technical partners; manage and prioritize work to drive team improvements; and mentor engineers across varying skill levels.\n * Professional certifications in software engineering, automation, cloud, or DevOps are highly preferred.\n * Some minimal annual travel required (for people manager roles only)\n\n\n\nTravel:\n\n * Required Training \u0026 Professional Development \nAll newly hired people leaders with direct reports are required to complete a comprehensive leadership development program within their first year. This program includes both virtual and in-person training. The in-person sessions will take place at Symetra\u0027s corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Washington. Symetra covers all travel and accommodation expenses.\n * Reasonable Accommodations \nSymetra is committed to providing equitable access to all job-related responsibilities, including required travel. If reasonable accommodation is needed for travel, Symetra\u0027s HR department will work to provide appropriate solutions in alignment with individual needs and company policies.\n\n\n\nWe empower inclusion\n\nAt Symetra, we aspire to be the most inclusive insurance company in the country. We\u0027re building a place where every employee feels valued, respected, and has opportunities to contribute. \n\nInclusion 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. We invite you to learn more about our efforts here.\n\nCreating a world where more people have access to financial freedom\n\nSymetra 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\u0027re 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\u0027re buying, and we design products--and operate our company--to stand the test of time. We\u0027re 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.\n\nFor more information about our careers visit https://symetra.eightfold.ai/careers/\n\nWork Authorization\n\nEmployer 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.\n\nPlease review Symetra\u0027s Remote Network Minimum Requirements:\n\nAs a remote-first organization committed to providing a positive experience for both employees and customers, Symetra has the following standards for employees\u0027 internet connection:\n\n * Minimum Internet Speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC\u0027s definition of \"broadband.\"\n * Internet Type: Fiber, Cable (e.g., Comcast, Spectrum), or DSL.\n * Not Permissible: Satellite (e.g., Starlink), cellular broadband (hotspot or otherwise), any other wireless technology, or wired dial-up.\n\n\n\nWhen applying to jobs at Symetra you\u0027ll be asked to test your internet speed and confirm that your internet connection meets or exceeds Symetra\u0027s standard as outlined above. \n\nIdentity Verification \n\nSymetra 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. \n\nFailure to comply with verification procedures may result in:\n\n * Disqualification from the recruitment process\n * Withdrawal of a job offer\n * Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies, if fraud is discovered\n\n\n\n#LI-BW1\n\n#REMOTE\n