Senior Associate- Salesforce Developer

Job Requisition ID: 93197Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week Salesforce Developer Engineer 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 ISalesforce Platform Developer IISalesforce JavaScript Developer ISalesforce Certified Sales Cloud ConsultantSalesforce Certified Application ArchitectSalesforce Certified Platform Integration ArchitectSalesforce 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 TransparencySalary 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 BenefitsWe 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 InclusionAt 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 .​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: 93197