Corporate Vice President - Client Growth & Retention Development Lead

Job Requisition ID: 93288 Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week As part of Technology, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives that shape New York Life’s digital landscape. In this role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies—including Generative AI—to increase productivity, streamline processes, and create seamless experiences for clients, agents, and employees. Your expertise will fuel innovation, agility, and growth across the enterprise, helping drive the company’s long‑term success. We are currently seeking a Development Lead within the Client Growth & Retention Agile Release Train (ART) and the Client Prospecting Value Stream. As the Development Lead, you will guide technical strategy and lead engineering teams responsible for designing, developing, and delivering a modern, scalable, and integrated experience. You will collaborate closely with domain architects, technology & product partners, and business stakeholders to ensure the platform aligns with enterprise objectives while leveraging AI‑enabled capabilities, cloud technologies, and modern frameworks. In this role, you will champion engineering excellence, drive platform modernization efforts, and contribute to broader digital transformation initiatives across New York Life. What You’ll Do: Leadership & Strategy Lead the engineering team responsible for delivering and providing technical direction, mentorship, and architectural guidance. Translate business goals into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical solutions. Drive engineering excellence through coding standards, design reviews, and adherence to enterprise architecture. Platform Architecture & Development Oversee the build and implementation of React‑based front‑end applications integrated with AEM and AWS backend services. Guide the design and development of microservices and API integrations leveraging AWS and MuleSoft. Lead Software Design process, document it in Confluence with UML diagrams. Enforce Object Oriented paradigm in both design and code development. Lead DB Model creation process, demonstrate good knowledge in DB design and DBs like Oracle and PostgreSQL. Ensure the platform is optimized for performance, accessibility, mobile responsiveness, and cross‑browser compatibility. Collaborate on implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and resiliency patterns. Integration & Experience Delivery Oversee the integration of AEM with front‑end applications and identity platforms. Ensure smooth identity access management workflows using Ping One DaVinci, including registration and authentication. Leverage Adobe Analytics and Adobe Target to enable data‑driven optimization and experimentation. Governance, Quality & Collaboration Ensure all technology deliverables align with enterprise security, compliance, and cloud architecture standards. Partner with Product, Design, Data, Security, and Cloud Engineering teams to deliver cohesive customer experiences. Manage vendor relationships and ensure high‑quality contributions from external engineering partners. Champion Agile best practices within the ART and continuously improve team delivery velocity and predictability. What You’ll Bring: Technical Expertise Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field. 10+ years of full‑stack engineering experience with modern web technologies. Deep expertise in ReactJS, JavaScript, and related front‑end frameworks. Hands‑On in OOP languages like Java, TypeScript, Python etc. Proficiency in Software Design Patterns, GoF patterns. Ability to drive design and development following next principles: separation of concerns, decoupling, DI, Single Responsibility Principle, TDD. Strong experience developing and deploying applications on AWS Cloud. Good SQL knowledge, experience with Oracle DB and PostgreSQL. Hands‑on experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), including component development, OSGi services, Sling models, and JCR management. Enterprise integration patterns experience and building secure workflows with Ping One DaVinci. Proficiency in developing secure, scalable REST/GraphQL APIs and event‑driven integrations. Understanding of DevOps tooling, observability, performance engineering, and IaC. AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer, DevOps Engineer) or Adobe AEM Certifications is a plus. Java Oracle Certification is a plus. Leadership & Delivery Demonstrated ability to lead development teams or serve as a technical lead for complex, multi‑system digital platforms. Ability to translate technical concepts into business language for non‑technical stakeholders. Experience working in Agile / SAFe environments, preferably in large enterprises. Soft Skills Strong communication, mentorship, and cross‑team collaboration abilities. A passion for crafting exceptional digital experiences and driving continuous improvement. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities. Pay Transparency Salary Range: $147,500-$211,000 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. 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 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: 93288 #J-18808-Ljbffr New York Life