Associate - Salesforce Developer
New York Life Insurance Company is a Fortune 100 mutual company with a legacy of purpose and integrity. They are seeking a Salesforce Developer to support their Salesforce Portfolio, focusing on the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives. Responsibilities 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 Skills 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 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) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and collaboration skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Salesforce Administrator or Platform Developer I certification is a plus Lightning Web Components is a plus Benefits Leave programs Adoption assistance Student loan repayment programs Company Overview For over 180 years, we’ve helped turn your biggest dreams into milestones that last a lifetime. It was founded in 1845, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship New York Life Insurance Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 149 in 2025, 99 in 2024, 85 in 2023, 77 in 2022, 48 in 2021, 65 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.