Senior Associate - Java Developer

New York Life • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Associate at Retail Annuities Technology, you'll serve as the technical developer for our self-service portal and its associated applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications and backend services, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Success in this role calls for a solid foundation in Java backend development, working knowledge of Angular for front-end user experience, and the ability to partner effectively with business, operations, and technology stakeholders. We're looking for someone who combines technical depth with analytical rigor and who is genuinely motivated to grow a long-term career in technology.

Requirements

• 5 - 7 years of experience
• Strong experience in Java (8 or above) and Spring Boot framework
• Hands-on experience with Angular (2+ versions preferred)
• Experience working with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Experience with PostgreSQL and database design
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes is a plus
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with cloud-native application development

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mabl)
• Certified Cloud Developer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs for frontend and third-party services
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate Angular-based UI components
• Develop scalable and secure applications on AWS cloud platform
• Design, optimize, and manage PostgreSQL databases
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices
• Perform code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning
• Participate in system design and architectural decisions
• Ensure application security, reliability, and scalability
• Work in Agile/Scrum development environments and automation using CICD

Benefits

• leave programs
• adoption assistance
• student loan repayment programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed