Software Engineer

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions: • Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities. • Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress. • Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together. • Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other. POSITION TITLE Software Engineer This role is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship POSITION LOCATION This position is available to Virginia residents in Richmond, Virginia in‑office/hybrid applicants. YOUR ROLE At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence—and our technology plays a critical role in delivering the reliable, secure, and scalable solutions our policyholders depend on. As a Software Engineer / Web UI Developer, you will be a hands‑on contributor responsible for enhancing, supporting, and evolving a modern, Azure‑hosted web application platform. You will work as part of a cross‑functional squad that designs, builds, and supports application and data workflows that power core business functionality, analytics, and future AI‑enabled capabilities. You will partner closely with architecture, security, and platform teams to deliver high‑quality releases through disciplined DevSecOps and CI/CD practices. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Develop, enhance, and support a Flask‑based web application that consolidates multiple Python modules into a secure, cohesive user experience Build and maintain backend API endpoints that orchestrate application traffic and business workflows Maintain and enhance the web UI layer, ensuring modular, maintainable code that integrates cleanly with backend APIs Design and implement secure database access patterns against Azure PostgreSQL, including parameterized queries and safe SQL practices Participate in design and requirement‑gathering sessions to translate business needs into actionable UI/API user stories and technical tasks Maintain and refine solution design in alignment with evolving business requirements and security standards Support containerized application deployments across environments and ensure consistency through configuration and release management Contribute to and enhance GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including build, test, security scanning, deployment, and gated promotions Partner with DevOps and platform teams to support release readiness, environment promotions, and operational excellence Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve UI, backend, and cloud‑related production issues, delivering timely fixes and incremental enhancements Support operational readiness through logging, monitoring, smoke testing, and deployment validation Own your work end‑to‑end—from development through testing, deployment, and support Produce clear documentation for requirements, logic, and enhancements to support knowledge sharing and steady state operations Collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams across locations and time zones WHAT YOU BRING Strong hands‑on software engineering experience delivering web‑based applications Experience building web applications and APIs using Python and Flask Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for web UI development Experience with API design and integration, including validation, error handling, and request/response modeling Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue Experience deploying and supporting applications on Azure App Service Working knowledge of cloud application configuration, environment separation, and runtime behavior Hands‑on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices Ability to work independently while also mentoring junior engineers and influencing technical decisions Strong troubleshooting skills with a production‑support mindset Bachelor's degree in computer science or minimum of 5 years of professional experience Preferred / Nice to Have: Familiarity with Azure Synapse Pipelines and upstream data ingestion patterns. Understanding of data‑driven platforms supporting analytics or AI use cases. Experience working in regulated industries such as insurance or financial services Employee Benefits & Well-Being Genworth 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 Genworth Financial, Inc ("Genworth") (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune 1000 company focused on empowering families to navigate the aging journey with confidence, now and in the future. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth and its CareScout businesses provide guidance, products, and services that help people understand their caregiving options and fund their long-term care needs. Genworth is also the parent company and majority-owner of publicly traded Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), a leading U.S. mortgage insurance provider. Genworth Mexico Genworth US We know we can't deliver on our mission unless we deliver for our employees. That's why we're committed to creating a work environment that fosters inclusion, excellence, improvement and connection. We know each employee contributes in their own unique way and we're dedicated to supporting every one of them to help them reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.