Senior Software Engineer

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If you’re looking to build a meaningful career while helping transform the aging experience for millions of families, we’d love to hear from you.

• POSITION TITLE
• Senior Software Engineer
• POSITION LOCATION
• Richmond, VA or Lynchburg, VA

A Hybrid schedule of both Remote and In-Office days would be required if you reside within 50 miles of a Genworth | CareScout office. In office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with working hours targeting our core business hours of 9am-5pm EST.

Your Role

• As an IT team member, you will partner closely with project stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to deliver application enhancements and provide production support.
• Strong COBOL and mainframe expertise is required initially to support the Reinsurance application (TAI).
• Experience modernizing legacy mainframe applications—including migrations to SaaS-supported platforms—is highly valued.

• You will support multiple concurrent initiatives that require extensive cross-functional collaboration with business partners and other IT teams.
• Success in this role requires creativity, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
• The position comes with an expectation to continuously learn and adopt new technologies.

What you will be doing

• Codes, tests, debugs, implements, and documents work assignments, including program code and technical documentation.
• Gathers information from existing systems and analyzes program and time requirements.
• Designs programs for projects and enhancements to existing programs.
• Provides technical guidance on complex programming efforts.
• Develop test plans to verify the logic of new or modified programs.
• Stays current on industry trends and new developments to maintain skills and align with industry standards.
• Works directly with business partners to prioritize work and assign tasks to team members.
• Conducts quality assurance activities, such as peer reviews.
• Stays current on business processes and partners with business leaders to ensure system alignment.
• Maintains a positive team culture built on collaboration and trust.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience in Computer Science
• 5+ years of strong mainframe COBOL programming experience, including CICS, JCL, Syncsort, File-AID, VSAM, IDCAMS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SQL, FTP/SFTP.
• 5+ years performing tasks across the systems development life cycle (SDLC).
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with team members, support personnel, and clients.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for the design, development, and testing of programs.
• Ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Power BI
• Knowledge of mainframe administration systems CLOAS, LIFECOMM or LIFE70.
• Knowledge of cloud-based administration system Wealth Management Accelerator (wmA)
• Experience working with Reinsurance systems and processes.
• Knowledge of the Insurance Industry specifically LIFE or LTC.
• Knowledge of Actuarial processes
• Knowledge of Tindall Associates Inc. (TAI) Reinsurance System versions including.NET

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: National Range: $96,700 - $145,000

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

Genworth|CareScout employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long-Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
• 40 hours of volunteer time off