Senior Associate - Developer Engineer & Analyst

New York Life; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave programs

Adoption assistance

Student loan repayment

Job summary

New York Life is seeking an experienced Integration Engineer to design and implement APIs, integration contracts, and data mappings to support the digital life insurance purchase experience. You will collaborate with product, UX, architecture, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical designs and clear interface specifications.

You will participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies, contribute to API governance, and help drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience designing and documenting APIs, integration contracts, technical specifications, and solution architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Java, MuleSoft, Spring Boot, or comparable platforms.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, XML, messaging technologies, and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and document technical requirements for the digital purchase experience.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications and integration designs.
• Develop, test, and maintain APIs and integrations using Java, MuleSoft, and related technologies.
• Support production implementations, monitoring, and continuous improvements.
• Maintain technical documentation and runbooks.

Skills

Java

MuleSoft

Spring Boot

REST APIs

JSON/XML

API governance

Agile/SAFe

Technical analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Technology, or related discipline

Tools

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

OpenAPI/Swagger

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

Job description

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per month

What You’ll Do

Technical Analysis & Solution Design

• Collaborate with Product Management, UX, Architecture, Engineering, and business stakeholders to define and document technical requirements supporting the end-to-end digital purchase experience.
• Analyze business processes, customer journeys, and system interactions to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, automation, scalability, and customer experience.
• Translate business requirements into functional specifications, technical designs, process flows, API contracts, and integration documentation.
• Analyze and map business and policy data into structured formats (JSON, XML, ACORD standards where applicable) to support integrations across enterprise platforms.
• Define, document, and maintain integration contracts between digital applications, underwriting platforms, CRM systems, policy administration systems, data services, and third-party partners.
• Conduct impact assessments for new features, enhancements, and system changes across the Purchase Experience ecosystem.
• Partner with development teams throughout delivery to clarify requirements, resolve technical questions, and validate implemented solutions.
• Support integration testing, defect triage, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis during implementation and release activities.
• Proactively identify gaps, risks, dependencies, and ambiguities, driving resolution through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve documentation, analysis, software development, and collaboration efficiency.

Development & Integration Engineering

• Design, develop, test, and maintain APIs, integrations, and application services using Java, MuleSoft, or related enterprise integration technologies.
• Develop and support RESTful APIs, event-driven integrations, and service orchestration patterns aligned with enterprise architecture standards.
• Define interface specifications, payload structures, validation rules, and error-handling patterns to ensure reliable integrations.
• Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and performance optimization activities.
• Support production implementations, monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvements.
• Maintain technical documentation, including API specifications, integration contracts, design artifacts, and operational runbooks.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements in integration patterns, reusable services, governance standards, and development practices.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a trusted liaison between business, product, UX, architecture, and technology teams.
• Build strong partnerships across internal teams and external vendors to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Take ownership of assigned initiatives by coordinating across teams, removing blockers, and driving work to completion.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives involving integration architecture, API governance, data quality, DevSecOps practices, and delivery processes.
• Participate in Agile and SAFe ceremonies, including PI Planning, backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Technology, or a related discipline; or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, technical analysis, system integration, application engineering, or related technology roles.
• Experience designing and documenting APIs, integration contracts, technical specifications, and solution architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Java, MuleSoft, Spring Boot, or comparable enterprise development and integration platforms.
• Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, XML, messaging technologies, and integration patterns.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, service-oriented architecture, and enterprise application integration concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting Agile and/or SAFe software delivery methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Java/Spring Boot, or similar middleware and integration technologies.
• Experience defining API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with life insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with ACORD standards and insurance data models.
• Experience supporting digital customer acquisition, underwriting, policy administration, or customer onboarding platforms.
• Exposure to event-driven architectures, messaging platforms, and microservices.
• Working knowledge of SQL, data analysis, and data profiling techniques.

Why Join Us

• Play a key role in transforming the digital life insurance purchase experience.
• Help shape enterprise integration strategies, API ecosystems, and modern digital platforms.
• Collaborate with talented professionals across Product, UX, Architecture, Engineering, Data, and Business teams.
• Work in a collaborative, customer-focused environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

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.

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.

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.