Corporate Vice President - Solutions Lead

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per month 

 

Technology:

As part of Technology, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that shape New York Life's digital landscape. Leverage cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI to increase productivity, streamline processes, and create seamless experiences for clients, agents, and employees. Your expertise fuels innovation, agility, and growth — driving the company's success.

 

Role Overview:

The Corporate Systems Development division at New York Life Insurance Company is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Solutions Lead. This role requires expertise in Java & Python system development and AngularJS for web development, and API design utilizing Spring Boot/Mule.

As a Senior Development Lead, you will guide both onshore and offshore development teams to deliver scalable, high-performance applications across various platforms, including web, batch, and enterprise systems. You will play a crucial role in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges while staying aligned with contemporary technology trends. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and experience leading cross-functional teams are critical for success in this role.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Transform functional specifications into detailed technical designs, ensuring development of high-quality, scalable solutions. Oversee both front-end and back-end development processes.
• Design, code, document, and deploy robust Enterprise Java & Python based solutions. Conduct comprehensive regression testing and develop thorough Unit tests to ensure reliability.
• Monitor and enhance system performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations for optimization and improvements.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of program development, revisions, and technical processes. Deliver timely support and resolution for customer inquiries.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects and contribute significantly to larger project teams. Provide accurate estimates and timelines for project deliverables.
• Interface effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between onshore and offshore team members.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and methodologies. Research and propose tools and technologies that can advance project outcomes.
• Embrace and lead Agile practices, conduct proofs-of-concept, and develop prototypes to validate innovative solutions.

 

What You’ll Bring:

Required Skills:

• Expert knowledge of Java Technology Stack, Spring Boot, Python and SQL.

• Proficiency in front-end frameworks and technologies, including TypeScript, AngularJS, HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap.
• Strong understanding of application security and ability to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
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