The Salesforce Developer will assist in developing and customizing Salesforce applications, collaborate with stakeholders, troubleshoot issues, and maintain software quality.
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. 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:
We are currently seeking a Salesforce Developer to join in supporting our Salesforce Portfolio within the Field productivity value stream. The value stream is one of 6 within New York Life's foundational business and consists of forty plus applications with a portfolio size of $50M. As a Salesforce Developer, you will play a key role in supporting the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives. You will work closely with senior developers and business stakeholders to customize and optimize our Salesforce platform while also contributing to broader application development initiatives.
What You'll Do:
• Assist in the development and customization of Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce technologies.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software to meet business needs using a range of front-end and back-end technologies and stacks.
• Collaborate with senior developers and stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Participate in the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions that meet business needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the Salesforce environment, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
• Streamline the software development lifecycle by identifying and resolving pain points and productivity barriers.
• Support ongoing maintenance and updates to existing Salesforce applications. Continually improve products, services, and solutions through automation, risk mitigation, and other best practices.
• Participate in the evaluation and enhancement of existing application architectures and infrastructure.
• Create and maintain documentation and artifacts to capture the current state of applications and systems.• Stay updated on the latest Salesforce features and best practices to enhance system functionality. Learn and apply new technologies as needed to develop business solutions, staying abreast of new trends.
• Promote a collaborative team environment, working closely with colleagues to achieve business objectives.
What You'll Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study is required
• 1-2 years of experience in Salesforce development or administration.• Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, and Salesforce Lightning (Lightning Web Components is a plus).• Basic understanding of Salesforce data model, security, and sharing rules.• Familiarity with Salesforce integration tools such as REST/SOAP APIs.• Experience with declarative development tools like Flow• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA)• Salesforce Administrator or Platform Developer I certification is a plus.• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $79,000-$113,000
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.Click hereto 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: 92328
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:
We are currently seeking a Salesforce Developer to join in supporting our Salesforce Portfolio within the Field productivity value stream. The value stream is one of 6 within New York Life's foundational business and consists of forty plus applications with a portfolio size of $50M. As a Salesforce Developer, you will play a key role in supporting the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives. You will work closely with senior developers and business stakeholders to customize and optimize our Salesforce platform while also contributing to broader application development initiatives.
What You'll Do:
• Assist in the development and customization of Salesforce applications using Apex, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, and other Salesforce technologies.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software to meet business needs using a range of front-end and back-end technologies and stacks.
• Collaborate with senior developers and stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Participate in the design and implementation of Salesforce solutions that meet business needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the Salesforce environment, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
• Streamline the software development lifecycle by identifying and resolving pain points and productivity barriers.
• Support ongoing maintenance and updates to existing Salesforce applications. Continually improve products, services, and solutions through automation, risk mitigation, and other best practices.
• Participate in the evaluation and enhancement of existing application architectures and infrastructure.
• Create and maintain documentation and artifacts to capture the current state of applications and systems.• Stay updated on the latest Salesforce features and best practices to enhance system functionality. Learn and apply new technologies as needed to develop business solutions, staying abreast of new trends.
• Promote a collaborative team environment, working closely with colleagues to achieve business objectives.
What You'll Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field of study is required
• 1-2 years of experience in Salesforce development or administration.• Proficiency in Apex, Visualforce, and Salesforce Lightning (Lightning Web Components is a plus).• Basic understanding of Salesforce data model, security, and sharing rules.• Familiarity with Salesforce integration tools such as REST/SOAP APIs.• Experience with declarative development tools like Flow• Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA)• Salesforce Administrator or Platform Developer I certification is a plus.• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $79,000-$113,000
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.Click hereto 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: 92328
Top Skills
Apex
Flow
JIRA
Lightning Web Components
Rest
Salesforce
Soap
Visualforce
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