Company Overview
For over 175 years, we’ve been dedicated to helping people turn love into action. As a mutual company, we are guided by our commitment to transparency, integrity, and objectivity. We also believe in giving back—strengthening our communities through a strong culture of volunteerism and philanthropy, supported by the New York Life Foundation.
When you join us, you become part of a company that values growth, collaboration, innovation, and diversity. With access to a wide range of resources and development programs, you’ll have the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. Bring your talents to New York Life and help us continue our mission of helping families and businesses “Be Good at Life.”
About the Job
Location: Hybrid (3 days per week on-site)
About New York Life
For over 180 years, New York Life has built a legacy of trust, stability, and service—committed to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Our culture is rooted in inclusion, support, and integrity, and we pride ourselves on being a welcoming organization that values long-term growth and impact.
As a Fortune 100 industry leader, we offer a dynamic environment where you can advance your career, face meaningful challenges, and continuously develop your skills—all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our diversified business model extends far beyond life insurance, giving you the opportunity to be part of a resilient and multi-faceted organization.
Your Future at New York Life
We believe in investing in your potential. As part of our Technology organization, you’ll work on forward-thinking initiatives that help shape the digital future of our company. By leveraging advanced tools—including emerging technologies like Generative AI—you’ll help create seamless experiences for clients, agents, and employees, driving innovation, efficiency, and meaningful change.
Role: Software Developer – Technology Organization
In this role, you’ll design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that support our internal and external users. Working collaboratively across teams, you’ll analyze user needs, write efficient code, maintain existing applications, and ensure optimal system performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and code software programs; create and run tests, debug code, and document installation and operating procedures.
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Build new applications of moderate complexity, applying standard development practices.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including developers, designers, project managers, and QA—to implement and support applications.
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Support application specification development and participate in post-implementation reviews to share insights and improve processes.
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Provide day-to-day operational support for production systems.
What You’ll Bring
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Proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
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Solid understanding of SQL and preferably Oracle database systems
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Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall development methodologies
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Working knowledge of system architecture and strong troubleshooting skills
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Ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to evolving tools
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Experience with the software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to deployment
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
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Basic understanding of Agile practices and IT organizational structure
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General knowledge of the industry and New York Life’s products and services
Preferred Qualifications
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Strong communication and leadership skills
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Ability to work effectively within the business area and align tech solutions with business needs
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Clear, professional written and verbal communication abilities
Compensation
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Salary Range: $60,000 – $102,500 (based on experience, skills, and location)
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Overtime Eligible: Yes (nonexempt)
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Discretionary Bonus Eligible: Yes
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Sales Bonus Eligible: No
In addition to a competitive base salary, employees may qualify for incentive programs and annual discretionary bonuses.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to modern needs, including:
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Healthcare coverage
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Student loan repayment programs
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Adoption assistance
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Generous paid leave
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Additional wellness and lifestyle benefits
Visit our NYL Benefits Site for more details on our full offering.
Commitment to Inclusion
New York Life is proud to cultivate an inclusive, supportive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our core values of integrity and humanity drive our mission to empower every employee to contribute their best. We believe that diverse perspectives foster innovation and excellence—helping us deliver on our promise of financial security for all.
More About Us
Recognized among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life continues to evolve while honoring our mutual structure—prioritizing policy owner interests above all. Learn more about who we are and what we do:
Job Requisition ID: 91838