Role Overview:
The Group Membership Association Department (GMAD) is seeking an Application Developer to support the design, development, and enhancement of software applications and tools that serve GMAD's core business operations. This is a hybrid position based in White Plains, NY, with remote work most of the week and required in-office presence on Wednesdays and one additional day per month. The position reports to the Manager of Systems within GMAD.
This role will work under the guidance of senior developers and technical leads to implement application features, resolve defects, and participate in project work focused on GMAD's portals and service platforms. This is a growth-oriented role suited for developers building their expertise in enterprise systems and cloud technologies.
What You'll Do:
• Contribute to application development and maintenance efforts across GMAD platforms, including portal development and service system integrations• Develop features and fix issues in collaboration with senior engineers• Write clean, maintainable code in Java (Spring Boot) and assist with database operations using Oracle SQL and PL/SQL• Support the development of back-end components such as APIs and XML-based services• Working understanding of Generative AI & Bedrock: RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), Knowledge Bases, Vector Databases (FAISS, Pinecone, Milvus), a plus• Familiar with AWS Cloud Services• Knowledge of AI Agents / Agentic AI: Autonomous agent frameworks, task orchestration, tool integration, a plus• Assist in system integrations involving secure file transfer protocols (FTP/SFTP)• Participate in basic troubleshooting, debugging, and application performance monitoring• Learn and apply best practices in software development, DevOps, and cloud computing• Collaborate with team members in an agile development environment
What You'll Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred• 1-3 years of experience in web or back-end application development• Familiarity with: Java (preferably Java 17 or later), Spring Boot framework; RESTful APIs and basic authentication protocols; SQL (Oracle, MS SQL Server); Version control using Git/GitHub• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS (e.g., S3, Lambda, API Gateway) is a plus• Awareness of AI or machine learning concepts is welcome but not required• Strong analytical skills, willingness to learn, and ability to follow coding standards and team processes
Work Style and Communication:
• Works under general supervision and escalates issues appropriately• Contributes to a team-oriented environment and takes feedback constructively• Communicates clearly with technical peers and team leads
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Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $100,000 -$135,000
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 hereto 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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What We Do
At New York Life, our 180-year legacy of integrity, mutuality, and financial strength fuels a future defined by bold transformation.
As the largest mutual life insurance company in the U.S., we operate on behalf of our policy owners—not shareholders. That structure allows us to take a long-term view, investing in people, purpose, and innovation that endures.
Guided by a clear enterprise vision to become a technology-, data-, and AI-powered company, we’re modernizing our platforms, rearchitecting experiences, and embedding intelligence across our products and services.
Our mission has always been about helping people through life’s most meaningful moments. Today, technology is amplifying that mission—enabling us to serve clients, advisors, and communities in more personalized, proactive ways.
With a diversified business portfolio spanning insurance, investments, retirement, group benefits, and direct-to-consumer offerings, New York Life delivers the stability of a Fortune 100 company with the agility of one that’s continuously evolving.
We’re powered by a values-led culture, inclusive teams, and a shared belief that when our people thrive, so does our company. Here, tradition fuels momentum—and your ideas, energy, and growth power what’s next.
Why Work With Us
New York Life is transforming from the inside out—blending 180 years of trust with the velocity of innovation. What makes us different is our culture: grounded in integrity, humanity, and shared success—values that show up in how we work, lead, and grow. If you want a place where innovation has purpose—build what's next with us.
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