New York Life Insurance Co

Senior Associate - Integration Technical Lead

New York Life Insurance Co$124K — $177K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in integration architecture and development
  • Expertise in MuleSoft, Spring Boot, and API-led connectivity
  • Hands-on experience with AWS for microservices and distributed systems
  • Proven ability to design scalable and high-performance integration solutions
  • Understanding of API design principles (REST, OpenAPI, governance)
  • Experience in the Financial Services or Insurance domains
  • Strong leadership and communication skills in Agile environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of integration solutions using MuleSoft and microservices
  • Define best practices for API design and integration patterns
  • Architect scalable solutions on AWS using cloud-native services
  • Modernize legacy integrations to API-based ecosystems
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance software delivery and code quality
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership to teams
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align integration strategy with business goals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment
  • Continuous refinement of benefits based on employee feedback
  • Support for work-life balance with modern workforce offerings
Full Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 94496

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week

Role Overview:

As an Integration Tech Lead within TDAV, you will drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise integration solutions that power New York Life's digital ecosystem. You will lead modernization initiatives leveraging MuleSoft, Spring boot, cloud-native architectures on AWS, and API-led connectivity to enable seamless data exchange across business platforms.

This role plays a critical part in advancing scalable, secure, and resilient integration frameworks, while aligning with enterprise architecture standards and enabling innovation through an AI-first development mindset. You will collaborate closely with business, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions across Finance and Insurance domains.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead end-to-end design and delivery of integration solutions using MuleSoft, Spring boot, microservices, and API-led architectures
  • Define and enforce best practices for API design, integration patterns, and reusable component development
  • Architect and implement scalable integration solutions on AWS leveraging cloud-native services
  • Drive modernization of legacy integrations into decoupled microservices and API-based ecosystems
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modern coding assistants to accelerate software delivery, improve code quality, and enhance developer productivity.
  • Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship to development teams across onshore/offshore models
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, product teams, and business stakeholders to align integration strategy with business goals
  • Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, security, and resiliency
  • Establish CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation for integration delivery
  • Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement for production systems


What You'll Bring:
  • 7-10 years of experience in integration architecture, development, and delivery
  • Strong expertise in MuleSoft, Spring boot and API-led connectivity
  • Hands-on experience building microservices and distributed systems on AWS
  • Proven ability to design scalable, secure, and high-performance integration solutions
  • Solid understanding of API design principles (REST, OpenAPI, versioning, governance)
  • Experience working in Financial Services / Insurance domain
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and stakeholder communication skills
  • Ability to lead technical teams and drive delivery in Agile environments


Required Skills:
  • MuleSoft (Design, Development, API Manager, Runtime Fabric)
  • AWS Cloud Services (Lambda, Glue, MSK, API Gateway, S3, ECS/EKS, Step Functions)
  • Integration patterns & best practices (API-led, event-driven, messaging, batch)
  • Microservices architecture & distributed system design
  • API design concepts (RESTful APIs, OpenAPI/Swagger, governance)
  • DevOps & CI/CD (Git, Jenkins/Harness DevOps, automated testing frameworks)


Preferred Skills:
  • Experience in Finance / Insurance domain (Policy Admin, ACORD standards)
  • AI-first development approach (use of AI-assisted coding, automation, or intelligent workflows)
  • Knowledge of event streaming platforms (Kafka, MQ)
  • Familiarity with security standards (OAuth2, JWT, Zero Trust architecture)
  • Exposure to observability tools (New Relic, CloudWatch, PageDuty)

Job Level: LEVELPF4

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $124,000-$177,000

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.

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: 94496

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.

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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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