Senior Associate - Software Engineer - Investment Technology

New York Life•New York, NY

1d•$124,000 - $177,000•Hybrid

About The Position

New York Life is hiring a Software Engineer for its Investment Technology team within the Tech, Data, AI and Ventures (TDAV) organization. TDAV uses technology, data, AI and ventures to support business outcomes and build solutions for policy owners, agents, advisors and employees. This role focuses on building enterprise-grade investment systems and applications, exploring emerging technologies, and contributing to innovation and product vision. The position is hybrid, with three days per week in the office, and the posting describes it as hybrid/remote friendly. The engineer designs and develops scalable, high-performance applications and reusable components; collaborates with cross-functional and global teams, including offshore colleagues; and develops proofs of concept and prototypes for business and technology challenges. The role also contributes technical advice, proposes improvements, and works independently or collaboratively to meet deadlines. The team uses a broad technology stack spanning .NET, web development frameworks, databases, cloud infrastructure, reporting tools, and DevOps platforms. The stated salary range is $124,000–$177,000. The role is exempt from overtime and eligible for a discretionary annual bonus; employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program. New York Life describes its benefits package as including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs.

Requirements

5–12 years of hands-on software development experience.
Solid understanding of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Proficiency with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve software design, development, testing, documentation, debugging, and engineering productivity.
Working knowledge of Generative AI, Large Language Model APIs (including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini), prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and their application in enterprise software solutions.
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes and cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure.
Strong grasp of application integration through APIs, including vendor systems.
Flexible mindset and readiness to work across different platforms and projects.
Strategic thinking and understanding of business needs and regulatory pressures.
Passion for technology and currency with architecture trends and systems best practices.
Proficiency with .NET technologies, Web API, and NodeJS.
Experience with web development technologies including Angular, React, Python, ASP.NET MVC, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, AJAX, HTML5, SharePoint Online, and PowerShell.
Knowledge of databases including Databricks, Snowflake, vector databases, Oracle, SQL, Postgres, Redshift, and NoSQL.
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure including AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Experience with reporting tools including Tableau, Business Objects, or Crystal Reports.
Experience with DevOps and tools including GIT, Team Foundation Server (TFS), JIRA, and CI/CD pipelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the investment domain.
Experience with Aspose, Kendo UI, Telerik, or Angular Material UI.

Responsibilities

Design, code, and build scalable, high-performance applications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-quality software solutions.
Conduct proofs of concept and develop prototypes for emerging business and technology challenges.
Act as a technical advisor and contribute to product vision and innovation.
Design and develop reusable components and modern capabilities.
Explore technology advancements and propose ongoing improvements.
Communicate complex ideas clearly and collaborate across global teams, including offshore teams.
Work independently and as part of a team to meet fast-paced deadlines.