Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
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.
What You’ll Do:
• 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
What You’ll Bring:
• 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
Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mabl)
• Certified Cloud Developer
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $100,000-$143,000
Overtime eligible: Exempt
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.
Company Overview
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.
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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Job Requisition ID: 93973