Senior Associate, Actuarial Data Engineer​/Cloud Architect

Business Overview

The Actuarial Data & Analytics (DnA) team within New York Life’s Actuarial Services division is seeking a highly skilled and versatile data engineer/architect to design, build, and optimize our next-generation actuarial data platform in AWS.

Location Designation: Fully Remote

What You'll Do

Data Engineering & Architecture

• Design and implement cloud-native data pipelines in AWS using tools such as Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, Redshift, and S3.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes that deliver clean, reliable data to actuarial, finance, and analytics teams.
• Develop efficient data models, transformations, and APIs using Python, SQL, and PySpark.
• Modernize existing on-premises processes into scalable AWS architecture.
• Implement and maintain best practices for data governance, lineage, and performance tuning.

Automation & Innovation

• Automate data ingestion, transformation, and validation workflows using Python and AWS services.
• Build AI-driven and analytical tools to enhance financial forecasting, validation, and decision support.
• Experiment with Agentic AI and intelligent orchestration to streamline complex actuarial data flows.
• Continuously improve performance, resilience, and maintainability of data systems.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner closely with actuarial and finance teams to understand data requirements and deliver timely, high-quality solutions.
• Work with cloud infrastructure and Dev Ops teams to integrate solutions into CI/CD pipelines (Terraform, Code Build, Git Hub).
• Document data flows, architecture, and technical processes to enable transparency and reusability.
• Support production data operations, troubleshooting, and optimization efforts.

What You'll Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or analytics, ideally in financial or actuarial environments.
• Proven success as a hands-on technical expertise building and maintaining complex ETL systems and cloud data platforms.

Technical Expertise

• Expert-level skills with AWS (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, EC2, Step Functions).
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and ETL pipeline design.
• Experience with data warehousing, dimensional modeling, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform, Docker, and CI/CD integration.
• Familiarity with actuarial or financial data systems (e.g., AXIS, Prophet) is a plus.
• Exposure to AI/ML-based automation or data quality frameworks preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty or Solutions Architect – Associate.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Proactive and self-directed; takes ownership of technical outcomes.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Collaborative and curious, eager to learn business context and continuously improve.
• Passion for innovation, automation, and high-quality engineering practices.

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $108,500-$155,500
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.

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