Senior Associate - Senior Developer Lead

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per month 

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 of the New York Life Insurance Company is seeking an experienced senior level Enterprise Java developer to be responsible for detailed technical designs, hands-on development, successful implementation and on-going support of high quality scalable enterprise Java business applications using proven methodologies and technologies while at the same time keeping current with the latest advancements and trends in the Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) platform. 

What You’ll Do:

• Converts functional specifications of business requirements into programming specifications.
• Designs, codes, documents and implements high quality scalable Enterprise Java solutions.
• Creates and maintains JUnit tests and performs full regression testing.
• Monitors operating efficiency of existing application systems & provides recommendations for improvement. 
• Maintains records to document program development and revisions.
• Provides timely technical support and problem resolution for customer inquiries.
• May manage development of small projects or play a key role on a larger project team.
• Effectively interfaces with vendors when required.
• Provides comprehensive and accurate work estimates.
• Functions independently with limited work direction but is also a team player.
• Research and recommend tools and methodologies for projects.
• Commits to deliverables with customers and management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop and deliver enterprise quality applications.
• Conduct proofs-of-concept and develop prototypes.
• Work in an Agile Work Environment.

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong knowledge of JEE, Java Technology Stack, SOAP, Restful, SpringBoot, SQL.
• Strong knowledge of Web Development using some of the following: TypeScript, Angular, VueJS or React frameworks.
• Strong understanding of effective, pragmatic application security controls and related industry (e.g., OWASP) best practices. Find & remediate security bugs/flaws.
• Good working knowledge with Team Foundation server, Git.
• Extensive hands-on development experience with Cloud development and Storage services will be a plus.
• Understanding of existing and emerging web standards such as HTML5 and Mobile
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with Application Architecture best practices, existing and emerging technology platforms, architectural and systems engineering industry trends.
• Ability to integrate APIs, write unit test cases, perform System Integration testing (SIT)
• Demonstrates expert understanding of the JEE application development processes.
• Understands the agile development methodology and serves as a resource to others. 
• Can become an expert in the existing applications supporting the business area.  
• Can ensure applications are performing up to requirements.  
• Applies in-depth knowledge of multiple technologies and provides guidance to others.
• Understands architectural issues, and factors them into decisions and recommendations.
• Provides technical leadership in Enterprise Java (JEE) application development.
• Conducts complete diagnosis of business problems based on a strong understanding of the technical architecture.
• Facilitates design sessions by presenting logical statements of business problems and designs.
• Effectively presents their own ideas but also accepts and incorporates idea from others.
• Designs applications with broad implications, requiring systems integration of one or more technical platforms.

Communication

• Exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Serves as a key point of contact within IT when working with customers.
• Manages customer expectations and ensures prompt and complete customer service.
• Customizes presentations to the interests of the audience.
• Can identify problems and risks and raises them to the appropriate level.

Required Skills

• 8+ year of object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) experience
• 8+ years of enterprise Java development design experience

• 8+ years of Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) work experience is required.
• BS in Computer Science is preferred.
• SUN/Oracle Java certified developers preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range:  $95,000-$162,500 

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.

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 our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 90793