Associate - Software Developer

Title: Associate - Software Developer

Location: New York, NY, US

Job Description:

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Our New York Life culture has laid the foundation for over 180 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. Here you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring organization with a long-standing legacy in stability and growth. The strength revolves around our diversified, multi-dimensional business portfolio that goes beyond life insurance.

As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities. You will be part of an inclusive team guided by our belief to always be there for each other-providing the support and flexibility to grow and reach new heights while making an impact in the lives of others.

You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.

As part of our Technology organization, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that shape New York Life's technology landscape. Leverage cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI to increase productivity, streamline processes, and create seamless experiences for clients, agents, and employees. Your expertise fuels innovation, agility, and growth - driving the company's success.
Role Overview:

• As a software developer for New York Life's Technology Organization, you will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and deploying software applications by analyzing user needs, creating efficient code, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining existing software to ensure optimal functionality and performance across various platforms;?collaborating with other team members throughout the development lifecycle.

What You'll Do:

• Designs and codes programs; creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and revise programs. Writes documentation that describes installation and operating procedures.
• Writes new programs of moderate complexity and scope, working with basic applications systems designs and specifications and utilizing standard procedures and techniques.
• Work effectively with other developers, designers, project managers, and quality assurance teams to design, code, test, and implement application programs. Assists in developing application specifications.
• Participates in post-implementation reviews of both application development content and process to maximize and share learning.
• Provide daily operational support for production systems.

What You'll Bring:

• Proficiency in relevant programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript)
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and preferably Oracle)
• Demonstrates understanding of application development methods, including agile and waterfall, as well as the fundamentals of requirement specification, design, coding, and testing of business applications systems.
• Has a strong working understanding of installed systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve many problems on the existing systems supported.
• Demonstrates proficiency with one or more technology environments, with the ability to learn and apply new and emerging concepts very quickly.
• Demonstrates familiarity and strong working knowledge of the relevant programming languages and tools for the application area.
• Tests, implements, documents, and maintains system components based on specifications. Also modifies tests and troubleshoots existing tools and utilities.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
• Understanding of Agile development practices
• Understands the structure and basic processes of the IT organization.
• Develops a basic understanding of the industry and the products and services of the company.

Preferred Skills:

• Builds and maintains strong working knowledge of the business area and the applications that support it.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skill
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $60,000-$102,500

Overtime eligible: Nonexempt

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.

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 here to 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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