New York Life Insurance Co

Senior Associate - DevOps Engineer / DevOps Engineer

New York Life Insurance Co$90K — $128K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or cloud engineering roles supporting enterprise applications.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services like EC2, S3, IAM, and Lambda.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and Harness.
  • Proficiency in automation scripting with Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Groovy.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with cross-team collaboration experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize secure CI/CD pipelines with tools like Harness.
  • Build and maintain cloud infrastructure via Terraform on AWS.
  • Develop and support containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Implement monitoring and observability solutions with New Relic and Grafana.
  • Automate operational processes while integrating DevSecOps practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive leave programs including adoption assistance.
  • Student loan repayment programs.
  • Refinement of benefits based on employee feedback.
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses and incentive programs.
Full Job Description
Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per quarter

Role Overview

The DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting secure, scalable, and highly automated cloud infrastructure and CI/CD solutions that enable efficient software delivery across the enterprise. This role partners closely with software engineers, infrastructure teams, security, and data science teams to improve application reliability, accelerate deployment pipelines, and enable AI/ML workloads in production. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cloud technologies, Infrastructure as Code, container orchestration, and DevSecOps practices while driving operational excellence through automation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:
  • Design, implement, and optimize secure CI/CD pipelines using Harness and related DevOps tooling to improve deployment speed, quality, and reliability across multiple development teams.
  • Build, provision, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS services while implementing Infrastructure as Code best practices to support scalable, resilient, and repeatable environments.
  • Develop and support containerized application platforms using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS), ensuring high availability, performance, and operational excellence across production environments.
  • Implement enterprise observability solutions by integrating monitoring, logging, and tracing tools such as New Relic, Prometheus, and Grafana to proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues.
  • Automate operational processes using Python, Bash, PowerShell, and other scripting languages while integrating security controls, AI-enabled DevOps capabilities, and DevSecOps practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle.


What You'll Bring:

Required Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or a related cloud engineering role supporting enterprise applications.
  • Strong hands-on experience designing and managing AWS cloud environments, including services such as EC2, S3, IAM, KMS, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Lambda, VPC, Security Groups, Route 53, ELB, EKS, ECR, Inspector, and AWS RDS.
  • Demonstrated expertise with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, containerization using Docker, Kubernetes orchestration, and modern CI/CD platforms including Harness, Jenkins, Git, SonarQube, and JFrog Artifactory.
  • Experience developing automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, Groovy, or Java, with the ability to build self-service DevOps capabilities and automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment workflows.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills with experience working across development, operations, infrastructure, security, and data science teams.


Preferred Skills
  • Experience supporting AI/ML operational workloads, including deployment of machine learning models and familiarity with Generative AI, LLMs, and AI-assisted DevOps tools such as Harness AI.
  • Professional certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert.
  • Experience with enterprise database platforms including PostgreSQL, Oracle, and AWS RDS, as well as distributed systems observability using Prometheus, Grafana, and New Relic.
  • Experience supporting legacy application modernization, including integration with Java, .NET, Angular, COBOL, and Mainframe technologies.


Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $90,000-$128,500

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.

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.

Job Requisition ID: 94308

About New York Life Insurance Co

New York Life Insurance Company is a mutual life insurance company in the United States and one of the life insurers in the world, ranking #88 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list with over $540 billion in total assets under management, and more than $19 billion in surplus and AVR. New York Life and its subsidiaries provide insurance, investment, and retirement solutions. For 175 years, the company has been helping people put their love into action. It was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in New York.

New York Life Insurance Co Careers

Join the esteemed team at New York Life Insurance Co, a leader in the insurance industry, and propel your career to new heights with unparalleled job opportunities. As one of the most respected names in life insurance, we offer a platform where professionalism meets innovation, creating an environment ripe for personal and professional growth.

Work You’ll Do

At New York Life Insurance Co, you will be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and fosters leadership. Our team is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to providing financial security and peace of mind to our clients. By joining us, you will collaborate with top-tier experts in finance and insurance, leveraging your skills to make a meaningful impact.

Explore Career Paths

Whether you are seeking an internship, a full-time position, or a leadership role, New York Life Insurance Co provides a variety of career paths to help you achieve your professional goals. Our commitment to career development is evident through extensive training programs and continuous learning opportunities that ensure our team remains at the forefront of the industry.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead projects that drive innovation within the company and the insurance industry. New York Life Insurance Co is at the intersection of tradition and innovation, where we constantly strive to develop solutions that anticipate the needs of our clients.

Be Part of a Great Team

Our team at New York Life Insurance Co is our greatest asset. We thrive on collaboration and respect each other’s contributions, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. Here, networking and mentorship go hand in hand with day-to-day operations, providing a robust support system for career advancement.

Future-Proof Your Career

With New York Life Insurance Co, your career is future-proofed with endless opportunities for advancement. Our comprehensive benefits package supports your life both inside and outside of work, while our leadership and diversity training prepare you to take on new challenges.

Join Our Team

Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are hiring creative, curious, and motivated individuals who are ready to drive their careers forward. Explore our job opportunities and find out how your talents can make a difference at New York Life Insurance Co.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest industry trends, career tips, and company news through our Careers Blog. Personalize your experience by subscribing to job alert emails, tailored to your preferences, and discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at New York Life Insurance Co.

Prepare for Your Interview

Ready to join us? Prepare your resume and sharpen your interview skills to become part of a company that values vision, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. At New York Life Insurance Co, we are not just offering a job; we are offering a pathway to success.

New York Life Insurance Co – A Place Where Careers Are Made

From fostering innovation to encouraging diversity, New York Life Insurance Co is where you can pursue your passions and grow your career. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our clients and communities every day.
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