Associate - Full Stack Developer

New York Life Insurance Co•New York, NY

5d•$81,000 - $115,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and technically strong AWS Full Stack Developer to join our technology team. This role will focus on designing, developing, and supporting scalable cloud-native applications and enterprise integrations that enhance business operations, analytics, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in AWS cloud services, full stack application development, Java and Python programming, APIs, data engineering, and modern software engineering practices. Experience with Varicent Sales Performance Management (SPM) / Incentive Compensation Management (ICM) platforms is considered a strong plus. The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud-native development, automation, and leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate delivery and improve solution quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in full stack software development
Strong hands-on experience developing cloud-native applications and services on AWS
Experience with Java, Python, REST APIs, microservices, and modern front-end frameworks
Knowledge of cloud-native architecture patterns, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technology and business teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with Varicent SPM / ICM platforms or incentive compensation systems
Familiarity with AWS services including Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, CloudWatch, and Step Functions
Experience with ETL development, data engineering, analytics platforms, and enterprise integrations
Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Amazon Q, or similar technologies

Responsibilities

Design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable full stack applications using AWS cloud technologies and modern software engineering practices
Build and support integrations between enterprise applications, APIs, and compensation management platforms while ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
Develop responsive front-end applications and robust backend services using Java, Python, cloud-native architectures, and AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, and Step Functions
Design and implement ETL and data integration pipelines to support analytics, operational reporting, and enterprise workflows
Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, DevOps teams, and cross-functional partners to gather requirements, troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and deliver high-quality technical solutions
Contribute to Agile delivery processes, DevOps automation, CI/CD pipeline implementation, infrastructure-as-code practices, and adoption of AI-powered development tools to improve engineering efficiency and solution quality