Senior Associate - Software Engineer - Investment Technology
New York Life Insurance CoAbout the role
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
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:
Looking for passionate software engineer who’s excited about building enterprise-grade systems, exploring new technologies, and making a real impact in the world of investments If you have 5+ years of experience and are looking to step into a role where innovation meets purpose—this might be your next big move.
What You’ll Do:
• Design, code, and build scalable, high-performance applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-quality software solutions
• Conduct POCs and develop prototypes for emerging business and tech challenges
• Act as a key technical advisor, contributing to product vision and innovation
• Lead with curiosity—designing and developing reusable components and modern capabilities
• Constantly explore tech advancements and propose ongoing improvements
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and collaborate across global teams (including offshore)
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet fast-paced deadlines
What You Bring:
• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience
• Solid understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Proficiency with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Strong grasp of application integration via APIs—including vendor systems
• A flexible mindset—ready to work across different platforms and projects
• Strategic thinker who understands business needs and regulatory pressures
• Passionate about tech, ideally with experience in the investment domain
• Up to date on architecture trends and systems best practices
We work across a modern and dynamic stack. You'll thrive here if you're proficient in:
• .NET Technology Stack, Web API, NodeJS
• Web development with Angular, React, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, HTML5, Python, SharePoint Online, PowerShell
• Databases: Oracle, SQL, Postgres, Redshift, NoSQL
• Cloud Infrastructure: AWS or Azure
• Reporting Tools: Crystal Reports, Business Objects, Tableau (nice to have)
• DevOps & Tools: GIT, Team Foundation Server (TFS), JIRA, CI/CD pipelines
• Bonus points if you’ve worked with: Aspose, Kendo UI, Telerik, Angular Material UI
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $97,500-$139,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
Company Overview
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of purpose and integrity fuels our future. As we evolve into a more technology-, data-, and AI-enabled organization, we remain grounded in the values that drive lasting impact.
Our diverse business portfolio creates opportunities to make a difference across industries and communities—inviting bold thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and purpose-driven innovation. Here, you’ll find the rare balance of long-standing stability and forward momentum, supported by an inclusive team that honors tradition while embracing progress.
As a Fortune 100 mutual company, we offer a place to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and deliver solutions that matter. Your ideas drive what’s next, and your growth powers it.
Our Benefits
We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to o
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