Company Overview

For over 175 years, New York Life has been helping people turn love into action. As a mutual company, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of transparency, objectivity, and integrity. We are deeply committed to strengthening local communities through a strong culture of giving and volunteerism, supported by the New York Life Foundation.

Join a company that prioritizes professional development, career advancement, collaboration, innovation, and diversity and inclusion. With a wide range of resources and programs, you’ll have opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. Bring your talents to New York Life and help us continue making a positive impact by helping families and businesses “Be Good at Life.”

New York Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

About the Job

Location Designation: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week

At New York Life, our culture has been the foundation of our success for over 180 years, built on a strong commitment to our employees, agents, policyholders, and the communities we serve. When you join us, you become part of an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive organization with a proud legacy of stability and growth. Our strength comes from a diversified business portfolio that extends well beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 industry leader, we offer an environment where you can pursue your career ambitions, tackle meaningful challenges, expand your skills, and balance work-life priorities. You’ll join a collaborative team that believes in lifting each other up, supporting your personal and professional growth, and making a difference in the lives of others.

We believe in your future—and we’re ready to invest in it.

As a member of New York Life’s Technology organization, you will help drive innovative initiatives that shape our technology landscape. By working with cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI, you’ll help streamline processes, boost productivity, and create better experiences for clients, agents, and employees. Your contributions will drive innovation, agility, and growth across the company.

Role Overview

As a Software Developer within New York Life’s Technology Organization, you’ll be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and deploying applications based on user needs. You’ll create efficient code, troubleshoot issues, maintain existing software, and collaborate closely with team members throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop programs; create test transactions, identify errors, and revise programs as needed.
Develop technical documentation covering installation and operational procedures.
Write new programs of moderate complexity using established methods and design specifications.
Collaborate with developers, designers, project managers, and QA teams to implement and maintain applications.
Contribute to application specifications and participate in post-implementation reviews to capture learnings.
Provide daily operational support for production systems.

What You’ll Bring:

Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, and JavaScript.
Knowledge of database technologies (SQL; experience with Oracle is a plus).
Familiarity with application development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and SDLC fundamentals.
Strong troubleshooting skills for maintaining and enhancing existing systems.
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.
Solid working knowledge of relevant tools and programming environments.
Ability to test, implement, and maintain system components based on specifications.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Understanding of Agile development practices.
Basic knowledge of IT organizational structures and processes.
An interest in understanding the insurance industry, including New York Life’s products and services.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong understanding of the business areas supported by IT applications.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Leadership potential and teamwork skills.

Compensation Details:

Salary Range: $60,000 – $102,500
Overtime Eligible: Nonexempt
Bonus Eligibility: Discretionary Annual Bonus
Sales Bonus Eligibility: No

Actual salary will be based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and may participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment options. We continuously refine our benefits to help our employees thrive both professionally and personally. [Click here](NYL Benefits Site) to explore our benefits in more detail.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

At New York Life, inclusivity is core to who we are. We are dedicated to fostering a work environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Our inclusive culture is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity. By embracing diverse perspectives and experiences, we strengthen our company and our communities. Learn more about our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives here.

More About Us:

Recognized as one of Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies,” New York Life is proud to operate with a mutuality mindset, always prioritizing the best interests of our policy owners. We actively support our communities through a strong culture of giving and volunteerism.
To learn more about careers with New York Life, visit the Careers page.

Job Requisition ID: 91838

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