Senior Associate - Full Stack Solution Architect

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
We're looking for a hands-on Solution Architect to join New York Life's Wealth Management Technology team. This is not a "whiteboard-only" architecture role - you'll write real code, solve hard integration problems with our FinTech vendor partners, and design systems that bridge our on-prem and cloud platforms. You'll shape the architecture that powers our Wealth Management ecosystem and ensure every solution is elegant, scalable, and secure.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on translating business vision into technical execution - a developer who loves design patterns, diagrams, and delivery in equal measure.
What You'll Do:
Architect & Design

• Transform business and technical requirements into conceptual and logical architecture designs.
• Design and document end-to-end technology solutions in alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with Value Stream Architects, Engineers, and Product Owners to ensure architectural consistency and traceability from concept to deployment.
• Facilitate design discussions, define integration strategies, and ensure cross-system alignment across applications, platforms, and services.
• Create and maintain architectural artifacts - conceptual/logical diagrams, system design documents, and risk assessments.
• Represent release trains at architecture and security review boards to secure approvals and drive governance compliance.

Engineer & Build

• Develop, configure, and enhance applications using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Design and implement microservices using .NET Core, Entity Framework, and modern design patterns.
• Build secure, performant RESTful APIs, leveraging authentication/authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT, SSO).
• Write clean, testable, maintainable code across the stack (C#, Java, ReactJS, SQL Server, SSIS).
• Implement DevSecOps best practices with Git, CI/CD, and AWS services (especially S3, ECS, Lambda, CloudFormation).
• Conduct code reviews, mentor developers, and lead by example in technical excellence.

Influence & Lead

• Participate in technology evaluations and propose new tools, frameworks, and standards.
• Drive adherence to architectural best practices across teams and solutions.
• Partner with Value Stream leadership to define future-state roadmaps and modernization initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers; ensure the solution's design integrity throughout implementation.
• Contribute to enterprise-level architecture discussions and represent Wealth Management Technology in cross-functional forums.

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience spanning front-end and back-end technologies.
• Demonstrated success designing and delivering cloud-native solutions in an Agile/DevSecOps environment.
• Expertise in C#, .NET Core, ReactJS, REST APIs, SQL Server, and AWS Cloud.
• Deep understanding of system integration, microservice architecture, and security principles.
• Proven ability to balance architecture vision with pragmatic delivery.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills - able to explain complex ideas simply and inspire action.
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred).
• Industry certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Certified Developer, etc.) are a plus.

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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.
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Job Requisition ID: 92989