Senior Associate - Full Stack Engineer

• Write clean well-tested & secure code exhibit ownership from requirements to development.
• Deeply understand existing architecture on the back end as well as the front-end side to be able to enhance and improve architecture going forward with a key focus on scalability and quality.
• A sharp focus on gaining an in-depth understanding of the requirements around user experience to be able to deliver high quality cross-platform optimized and responsive web front-end experience.
• Focus on getting the required depth of functional expertise to be able to effectively suggest solutions to business problems/requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with designers engineers product management and business stakeholders to deliver and enhance new/existing capabilities.
• Learn new technologies as needed and apply them to business solutions. Stay abreast of new/upcoming technologies in the market.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude Code Cursor GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding workflows improve code quality and increase productivity.
• Create and maintain technical specifications design documents and documentation using Markdown format to support AI-driven development workflows.
• Detail orientation with strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proactive ownership troubleshooting and resolution of issues that arise.
• Ensure compliance with NYL security standards.

• Experience with the ReactJS framework HTML5 and CSS3 is a must.
• Experience with C# Java and JavaScript is a plus.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude Code Cursor GitHub Copilot) for code generation refactoring debugging and documentation.
• Ability to write clear technical specifications and prompts in Markdown to effectively leverage AI coding assistants for development tasks.
• Understanding of prompt engineering principles to maximize productivity with generative AI tools in software development workflows.
• Experience with content management is a plus.
• Experience in designing and implementing microservices is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of designing secure and performant RESTful APIs with expertise in authentication and authorization (e.g. OAuth JWT SSO).
• Strong expertise with cloud platforms preferably AWS.
• Familiarity with DevOps principles including version control (Github) and CI/CD.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated initiative in identifying technical gaps and proposing actionable solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey ideas across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's degree preferably in computer science or another related technical field.
• Candidates who have completed full stack development/coding bootcamps or equivalent industry recognized certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Developer or Solutions architect) will also be considered in lieu of a technical undergraduate degree.
• A master's degree in computer science or related field or any other higher degree preferred but not mandatory.

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.

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