Associate - Junior Software Engineer job at New York Life in New York, NY

Title: Associate - Junior Software Engineer Location: New York, NY, US Requisition ID 93090 Department Tech Data AI Ventures Job Function Tech Data AI Ventures Location New York,New York,United States Role Location Designation Hybrid - 3 days per week Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week PF2 Job Description – Junior Engineer (Java/Web/Workflow/AWS) with Agile Delivery Experience Job Title: Junior Software Engineer (PF2) Department: Technology Role Overview We are seeking a junior-level Software Engineer to join the Claims & Money Movement portfolio within the Service Experience.

Candidates with experience in Java, web technologies, workflow platforms (Pega, Salesforce, or similar), or cloud technologies such as AWS are encouraged to apply.

The engineer will participate in the design, development, and delivery of technical solutions within an Agile team.

They will work closely with senior engineers and architects, contribute to sprint execution, and develop hands-on technical skills across modern enterprise platforms.

This role is ideal for someone early in their engineering career who wants to grow into a Technical Lead and deepen their expertise in workflow platforms, cloud technologies, integrations, and enterprise engineering.

Key Responsibilities Engineering & Development Develop, enhance, and troubleshoot applications using Java, web technologies, workflow/BPM platforms (Salesforce, Pega, ServiceNow, Appian, or similar), or AWS cloud components.

Contribute to coding, debugging, unit testing, and participating in code reviews.

Implement integrations, REST APIs, automation components, and user interface features.

Assist with performance tuning, monitoring, and system reliability improvements.

Collaborate with senior engineers to translate designs into working code.

Platform & Systems Support Participate in CI/CD build pipelines, version control, and DevOps practices.

Support environment readiness checks, deployment preparations, and testing cycles.

Maintain and contribute to technical documentation (runbooks, diagrams, configs).

Assist in triage and troubleshooting of issues across development and test environments.

Agile Delivery & Collaboration Actively engage in Agile ceremonies—standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, retros.

Provide updates on engineering tasks, risks, and dependencies.

Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, QA, and DevOps to support smooth sprint delivery.

Demonstrate accountability for completing assigned work within sprint commitments.

Learning & Professional Growth Build deeper skills in workflow platforms (Pega), cloud technologies, and modern integration patterns.

Learn Agile engineering best practices, including automation, testing strategies, and CI/CD.

Progress toward increased technical ownership with a path toward Technical Lead roles.

Required Qualifications 1–3 years of experience in at least one of the following: Java / Spring / Web technologies Workflow or CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Pega, ServiceNow or similar AWS or other cloud platforms API development, integration, or automation experience Good understanding of software development principles.

Exposure to Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile ways of working.

Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications Hands-on experience building components in Pega, Salesforce Flows, or similar platform capabilities.

Exposure to REST APIs, microservices, and cloud-native application patterns.

Familiarity with AWS services.

Agile certification (CSM, PSM) is a plus but not required. ​ Pay Transparency Salary Range: $81,000-$115,500 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. ​Visit our LinkedIn to see how our employees and agents are leading the industry and impacting communities.

Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees’ needs.

Job Requisition ID: 9309