Corporate Vice President - Delivery Lead Quality Engineering & Automation

New York Life Insurance Company

Corporate Vice President - Delivery Lead Quality Engineering & Automation

Reposted 20 Hours Ago

New York NY USA

Hybrid

119K-170K Annually

Expert/Leader

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics

The Role

This role involves leading quality engineering and automation practices overseeing a team and driving the integration of modern testing strategies across multiple platforms.

Summary Generated by Built In

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
We are seeking a senior technology leader to serve as the Delivery Lead Quality Engineering & Automation within Field Productivity Technology. This is a horizontal leadership role that enables and supports multiple verticals by driving the strategy and execution of quality engineering practices across advisor- and agent-facing platforms. This includes embedding automation AI and modern testing practices into every stage of delivery.
This leader will oversee a team of quality engineers and automation experts providing both strategic and technical direction while partnering across delivery engineering and platform teams to embed quality throughout the software lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) experience combined with proven leadership in scaling modern QE practices test data management cloud platforms and AI-driven validation.
What You'll Do:

Define and lead the quality engineering strategy across all Field Productivity platforms
Build and scale automation-first practices across testing validation performance measurement and test data management
Apply GenAI AI-driven testing and intelligent automation to accelerate test coverage improve defect prediction and simulate complex user journeys
Integrate quality controls within CI/CD pipelines to support secure reliable releases
Advance API and microservices testing performance/load testing and security testing within the QE framework
Introduce shift-right practices including observability synthetic monitoring and production-quality validation
Establish and monitor QE metrics: test coverage regression rates release stability defect trends and performance benchmarks

What You'll Bring:

15+ years of experience in software engineering quality engineering or related leadership roles
Strong background as an SDET with hands-on expertise in automation frameworks and engineering-led QA practices
Deep experience with automated testing frameworks CI/CD pipelines and release governance
Experience in test data management and related tools in complex ecosystems
Experience designing innovative testing strategies in a product-aligned operating model including shift-left/shift-right approaches
Expertise in cloud and hyperscaler platforms (AWS GCP Azure) for QA pipelines test environments and observability
Experience applying AI-enhanced testing (e.g. GenAI for test generation defect prediction or data validation)
Proven ability to lead QA transformation in agile fast-paced enterprise environments
Experience managing and scaling teams across locations and time zones
Preferred certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester ISTQB Certified Tester - AI Testing (CT-AI)
Executive presence with strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder communication skills

Tools & Technology Exposure

Test Automation: Selenium Cypress Playwright TestNG JUnit
API Testing & Contract Testing: Postman REST Assured Karate Pact
Performance & Load Testing: JMeter Gatling Locust BlazeMeter
CI/CD & Orchestration: Jenkins GitLab CI Azure DevOps GitHub Actions
Observability & Monitoring: New Relic Dynatrace Datadog Splunk
AI-Enhanced QA: Testim Mabl Functionize or similar GenAI/ML-powered tools
Test Data Management (TDM): Informatica TDM Delphix GenRocket
Security Testing: SonarQube OWASP ZAP Veracode
Cloud Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Microsoft Azure

What You'll Enable

Scalable automated and AI-enabled quality practices across platforms
Faster safer and more predictable platform releases
Broader adoption of modern testing practices and toolchains across the enterprise
Cloud-native and hyperscaler-ready QA capabilities
A shift from reactive QA to proactive engineering-led quality
Higher confidence and reduced risk in advisor- and agent-facing platform delivery

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Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $119000-$170000
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 our offering so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.Click hereto discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life's leadership in this space.
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.
Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.
Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs.
Job Requisition ID: 92882
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Skills Required

15+ years of experience in software engineering or quality engineering
Strong background as an SDET with expertise in automation frameworks
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and release governance
Experience in test data management tools
Expertise in cloud and hyperscaler platforms for QA
Experience applying AI-enhanced testing methods
Proven ability to lead QA transformation in agile environments
Experience scaling teams across locations
Preferred certifications like ISTQB Certified Tester

What the Team is Saying

New York Life Insurance Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Retirement Support—The package includes both a 401(k) with company match and for many roles a defined‑benefit pension with day‑one vesting on the match highlighted for corporate employees. Financial professionals who qualify may also access a defined‑benefit plan and a 401(k).
Parental & Family Support—Fertility support adoption assistance backup childcare and free 24/7 online tutoring complement expanded Paid New Parent benefits that provide time off for all parents with additional paid weeks typically available for birthing parents via short‑term disability. EAP resources and paid time off (including bereavement and volunteer time) further reinforce family support.
Healthcare Strength—Medical dental and vision plans are augmented by a company‑funded HRA option with wellness earn‑ups and FSAs for health and dependent care. Wellness resources and commuter benefits add practical support to everyday wellbeing.

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The Company

HQ: New York NY

12000 Employees

Year Founded: 1845

What We Do

At New York Life our 180-year legacy of integrity mutuality and financial strength fuels a future defined by bold transformation. As the largest mutual life insurance company in the U.S. we operate on behalf of our policy owners—not shareholders. That structure allows us to take a long-term view investing in people purpose and innovation that endures. Guided by a clear enterprise vision to become a technology- data- and AI-powered company we’re modernizing our platforms rearchitecting experiences and embedding intelligence across our products and services. Our mission has always been about helping people through life’s most meaningful moments. Today technology is amplifying that mission—enabling us to serve clients advisors and communities in more personalized proactive ways. With a diversified business portfolio spanning insurance investments retirement group benefits and direct-to-consumer offerings New York Life delivers the stability of a Fortune 100 company with the agility of one that’s continuously evolving. We’re powered by a values-led culture inclusive teams and a shared belief that when our people thrive so does our company. Here tradition fuels momentum—and your ideas energy and growth power what’s next.

Why Work With Us

New York Life is transforming from the inside out—blending 180 years of trust with the velocity of innovation. What makes us different is our culture: grounded in integrity humanity and shared success—values that show up in how we work lead and grow. If you want a place where innovation has purpose—build what's next with us.