Senior Associate - Data Engineer

Lebanon, NJ, US

New York Life Insurance Co

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Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

 

At New York Life, we value career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. Our culture supports both virtual and in-person interactions, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us to be part of a company committed to doing the right thing and making a positive impact.


We are seeking a Data Engineer to join the Client Central team. The ideal candidate will have experience in building high-availability database systems, working with both SQL and NoSQL databases, translate requirements into code, and optimizing database performance.

 

You will be responsible for designing and developing database components, ensuring data security, and supporting data integration solutions. Strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and experience with cloud technologies are essential.


What You’ll Do:
• Design and Develop Solutions:
o Design, model, develop, and maintain high-availability database systems using SQL and NoSQL solutions that align to architecture and business requirements.
o Optimize database performance, scalable, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data security and integrity.
o Implement and manage data integration solutions, including CDC and AWS DMS.
o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven projects and initiatives.
o Monitor system performance, space utilization, and ensure timely issue resolution in a fast-paced environment.

Platform Management and Optimization:
o Leverage GitHub & CI/CD using Terraform
o Identify root cause analysis leading to solutions that correct defects, security concerns or performance problems.
o Establish and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and cost-control procedures to ensure optimal platform performance.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:
o Work closely with Business Analysts, Architects, Engineers, DBAs, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and build flexible, scalable solutions.
o Participate in quarterly on-site planning and strategy sessions

 

Support and Maintenance:
o Participate in Level 3 on-call support rotation.
o Ensure systems are highly available, secure, resilient, and designed to scale efficiently.
 

What You’ll Bring:
5+ years’ experience as a developer with the following qualifications.
o Experience in building Database system for High Availability
o Experience working with both SQL (Postgresql) & NoSQL DB (Elastic Search & DynamoDB) solutions
o Model & Design Database components in Postgresql
o Develop DB Functions, Stored Procedures, Triggers
o Analyze & Tune SQL scripts for handing High volume transactions
o Experience enabling CDC solutions & AWS DMS
o Experience working with Messaging systems AWS MSK
o GitHub & CI/CD using Terraform
• Monitoring and optimizing DB system performance, space utilization, data security
• Strong analytical, problem solving, debugging skills.
• Demonstrable experience of being able to work to very tight timelines on multiple detailed activities simultaneously
• Ability to work in team in diverse environment
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• AWS or Industry Certification credentials and Life Insurance domain knowledge are additional plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field preferred but not required.
 

 

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range:  $102,500-$175,000 

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 here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

 

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

 

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.

 

 

Job Requisition ID: 91601

 

 

 

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Region: North America
Country: United States

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