Senior Associate - Software Engineer - Investment Technology

Are you a passionate software engineer who’s excited about building enterprise-grade systems, exploring new technologies, and making a real impact in the world of investments? If you have 5-12 years of experience and are looking to step into a role where innovation meets purpose-this might be your next big move.

What You’ll Do As a Software Engineer on our team, you will:

• Design, code, and build scalable, high-performance applications

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-quality software solutions

• Conduct POCs and develop prototypes for emerging business and tech challenges

• Act as a key technical advisor, contributing to product vision and innovation

• Lead with curiosity-designing and developing reusable components and modern capabilities

• Constantly explore tech advancements and propose ongoing improvements

• Communicate complex ideas clearly and collaborate across global teams (including offshore)

• Work independently and as part of a team to meet fast-paced deadlines

• 5-12 years of hands-on software development experience

• Solid understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

• Proficiency with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies

• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve software design, development, testing, documentation, debugging, and engineering productivity.

• Working knowledge of Generative AI, Large Language Model APIS (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini), prompt engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and their application within enterprise software solutions.

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure)

• Strong grasp of application integration via APIs-including vendor systems

• A flexible mindset-ready to work across different platforms and projects

• Strategic thinker who understands business needs and regulatory pressures

• Passionate about tech, ideally with experience in the investment domain

• Up to date on architecture trends and systems best practices

Your Tech Toolbox We work across a modern and dynamic stack. You’ll thrive here if you’re proficient in:

• .NET Technology Stack, Web API, NodeJS

• Web development with Angular, React, Python, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, HTML5, SharePoint Online, PowerShell

• Databases: Databricks, Snowflake, Vector databases, Oracle, SQL, Postgres, Redshift, NoSQL

• Cloud Infrastructure: AWS, GCP or Azure

• Reporting Tools: Tableau, Business Objects, Crystal Reports

• DevOps & Tools: GIT, Team Foundation Server (TFS), JIRA, CI/CD pipelines

• Bonus points if you’ve worked with: Aspose, Kendo UI, Telerik, Angular Material UI

Location & Flexibility We’re hybrid and support flexibility-your work style matters just as much as your code.

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.

Within the Tech, Data, AI, Ventures (TDAV) organization, our work is guided by a shared vision: deploying the power of technology, data, AI and ventures to accelerate sustainable competitive advantage for New York Life’s businesses. We build solutions that power how we serve policy owners, agents, advisors and employees while delivering measurable business outcomes.

Across technology, data, AI, cyber, product, digital experience, architecture and infrastructure, TDAV combines the scale and investment of an industry leader, access to leading-edge technologies and the opportunity to help shape how a world-class financial services company competes in the AI era - all backed by the stability and purpose of a mutual company built to last., 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.