Corporate Vice President - Senior Developer Lead

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:

The Corporate Systems Development division at New York Life Insurance Company is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Senior Development Lead. This role requires deep expertise in Java Enterprise Edition (JEE), ReactJS for web development, cross-platform mobile application development, React Native, and API design utilizing Spring Boot/Mule.

As a Senior Development Lead, you will guide both onshore and offshore development teams to deliver scalable, high-performance applications across various platforms, including web, mobile, and enterprise systems. You will play a crucial role in designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges while staying aligned with contemporary technology trends. Proficiency in Agile methodologies and experience leading cross-functional teams are critical for success in this role.

What You’ll Do:

• Transform functional specifications into detailed technical designs, ensuring the development of high-quality, scalable solutions. Oversee both frontend and backend development processes.
• Design, code, document, and deploy robust Enterprise Java solutions using JEE. Conduct comprehensive regression testing and develop thorough JUnit tests to ensure reliability.
• Monitor and enhance system performance, providing actionable insights and recommendations for optimization and improvements.
• Maintain meticulous documentation of program development, revisions, and technical processes. Deliver timely support and resolution for customer inquiries.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects and contribute significantly to larger project teams. Provide accurate estimates and timelines for project deliverables.
•  Interface effectively with vendors and cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between onshore and offshore team members.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and methodologies. Research and propose tools and technologies that can advance project outcomes.
• Embrace and lead Agile practices., conduct proofs-of-concept, and develop prototypes to validate innovative solutions.

What You’ll Bring:

Technical Expertise

• Expert knowledge of JEE, Java Technology Stack, Cross Platform Mobile Development, SOAP, RESTful services, Spring Boot, and SQL.
• Proficiency in frontend frameworks and technologies, including TypeScript, ReactJS, React Native, HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap.
• Angular and VueJS are optional.
• Strong understanding of application security best practices (e.g., OWASP) and ability to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
•  Experienced with Git, Team Foundation Server, and other version control and development tools.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud development and storage services is advantageous.
• Skilled in API integration, writing unit test cases, and performing System Integration Testing (SIT).
• Deep understanding of JEE application development processes and architectural considerations.

Communication Skills

• Exhibit exceptional verbal and written communication skills, serving as a key liaison between IT and business units. Manage customer expectations and ensure high levels of satisfaction.
• Customize presentations for diverse audiences. Facilitate design sessions and clearly articulate technical concepts and solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience with Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) and a proven track record of leadership in managing both onshore and offshore development teams.
• At least 8 years of experience in object-oriented analysis and design (OOAD) and enterprise Java development. Demonstrated success in leading development teams, including offshore management.
• Proficiency with Java SE 8, JEE 5, Spring 3, Spring MVC, ReactJS, React Native, JSTL, Spring AOP/Annotations/Security, Apache Maven, jQuery UI, JUnit, SOAP Web Services, IBM WebSphere 7, SQL, Oracle, Unix Scripting (Korn Shell), ANT, GitHub, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS3, Bootstrap, and HTML.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is preferred.
•  SUN/Oracle Java certification is highly desirable.