Design build and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS; improve developer productivity through AI; contribute to architecture and standards in a collaborative team.

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with AI expertise to help design and deliver modern cloud-native insurance platforms. This role sits within our core systems team and partners closely with engineers architects data scientists and product teams to build scalable secure and highly available solutions leveraging AWS APIs DevSecOps and AI.
You will play a key role in advancing automation developer productivity and AI-enabled capabilities while contributing to enterprise standards and best practices.
What You'll Do

• Design build and deploy cloud-native applications and platforms on AWS
• Apply AI and automation to improve developer experience and productivity
• Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps automation
• Design and consume APIs and reusable services
• Ensure solutions meet security performance resilience and compliance standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery environment
• Contribute to architecture evolution technical standards and engineering best practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field
• 5-7 years of software engineering experience building production-grade systems
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud-native architecture and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Experience with DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Experience building or deploying AI or Agentic AI use cases
• Proficiency with modern programming and scripting languages (e.g. Python Java .NET)
• Experience with containerization (EKS/ECR) APIs and modern development tools (GitHub Jira)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and business partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services insurance or wealth management
• Experience with LLM-based solutions and emerging AI technologies
• Familiarity with DevSecOps platforms (e.g. Harness)
• Relevant certifications in cloud DevSecOps or AI

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Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $100000-$143000
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.
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Job Requisition ID: 93230
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