Senior Associate- Salesforce Developer

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

Job summary

New York Life is seeking a Senior Salesforce Developer Engineer (PF4) to lead design and delivery of complex Salesforce solutions across multiple business lines. You will integrate Salesforce with AWS and enterprise systems, driving secure, scalable, and high-performing applications while guiding a team of developers.

You will collaborate with architects, data teams, and business partners to translate requirements into robust designs and modern, responsive user experiences using React.js,

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience leading Salesforce implementations and guiding a developer team.
• Hands-on expertise in Apex, LWC, and Flow Builder for scalable solutions.
• Experience with event-driven architecture (Platform Events, CDC) and real-time integrations.
• Secure integrations using Salesforce APIs, MuleSoft, and AWS services.
• Strong JavaScript, React.js, and TypeScript skills for UI components.
• CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions and Jenkins across environments.
• Knowledge of OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Named Credentials for secure access.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable Salesforce solutions.
• Translate requirements with architects, partners, and data teams into robust designs.
• Implement Salesforce integrations with AWS services and other enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with UX/front-end teams to deliver modern user experiences (React/LWC).
• Oversee code reviews and enforce development standards; drive CI/CD improvements.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and ensure security compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Salesforce Platform Developer I

Salesforce Platform Developer II

Salesforce JavaScript Developer I

Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant

Salesforce Certified Application Architect

Salesforce Certified Platform Integration Architect

Salesforce Certified Administrator

Preferred: Application Architect/System Architect

Tools

Apex

Lightning Web Components (LWC)

React.js

TypeScript

AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway)

MuleSoft

Platform Events

Change Data Capture (CDC)

OAuth 2.0

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Salesforce Developer Engineer

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

As part of Technology, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that shape New York Life's digital landscape. Leverage cutting-edge technologies like Generative AI to increase productivity, streamline processes, and create seamless experiences for clients, agents, and employees. Your expertise fuels innovation, agility, and growth — driving the company's success.

Role Overview

As a Senior Salesforce Developer Engineer (PF4), you will serve as a technical lead, driving the design, development, and implementation of complex Salesforce solutions that advance New York Life's strategic technology initiatives. You will collaborate closely with architects, business partners, and data teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing applications across a shared Salesforce platform supporting multiple lines of business. This role also involves integrating Salesforce with AWS services and other enterprise systems to enable data-driven decision-making and intelligent automation.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and integration APIs.
• Partner with business stakeholders, solution architects, and engineering teams to translate requirements into robust, extensible technical designs.
• Implement Salesforce integrations with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, and API Gateway, ensuring secure and performant data exchange.
• Collaborate with UX and front-end teams to deliver modern, responsive user experiences using React.js, TypeScript, and Figma.
• Design and implement event-driven architectures using Platform Events, Change Data Capture (CDC), and asynchronous Apex to support scalable, loosely coupled integrations.
• Oversee code reviews, enforce development standards, and drive continuous improvement through CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Troubleshoot and optimize performance across environments, ensuring reliability, maintainability, and compliance with enterprise security standards.
• Evaluate and integrate npm packages and open-source libraries to enhance component functionality and maintain consistency across applications.
• Contribute to Salesforce platform modernization by leveraging AWS DevOps tools, automation frameworks, and reusable architecture components.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, including Salesforce AI (Einstein, GPT-based assistants) and MuleSoft, to evolve integration and automation capabilities.

What You'll Bring

• 8–10 years of proven expertise in leading new Salesforce implementations, guiding a team of developers through end-to-end solution design, development, and deployment.
• Proven expertise in Apex, LWC, and Flow Builder, blending custom development with Salesforce's out-of-the-box capabilities to create scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Strong hands-on experience in Salesforce event-driven architecture, including Platform Events, CDC, and pub/sub patterns for real-time, asynchronous communication.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce data architecture, security model, and multi-org governance in a shared platform environment supporting multiple lines of business.
• Proven ability to design and implement secure integrations using Salesforce APIs, MuleSoft, and AWS services (Lambda, S3, API Gateway).
• Strong background in JavaScript, React.js, and TypeScript, applying component-based principles and UI best practices across Salesforce and standalone apps.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with data teams to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex data quality and integration issues across systems.
• Experience translating Figma mockups into responsive, accessible, and reusable LWC and React components.
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and Jenkins, enabling automated deployments and version control.
• In-depth knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Named Credentials.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and technical excellence.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Salesforce Certifications:
• Salesforce Platform Developer I
• Salesforce Platform Developer II
• Salesforce JavaScript Developer I
• Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
• Salesforce Certified Application Architect
• Salesforce Certified Platform Integration Architect
• Salesforce Certified Administrator
• Working knowledge of DevOps pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

Preferred Skills

• Preferred Certifications: Application Architect/System Architect
• Experience with AWS infrastructure tools & practices.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and data streaming frameworks (e.g., Kafka, Event Bus).

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.

Recognition and Culture

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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