Director - Software Development Engineer
About the Opportunity
MetLife is one of the leading providers of Group Benefits worldwide and is the premier provider of U.S. Benefits. We have an exciting opportunity to join and lead a dynamic application development team specializing in APIs, data exchanges, and Applications Modernization, where you will play a key role in driving critical business deliverables and transforming our legacy systems into modern platforms. Your responsibilities will include designing solutions for IT and Business objectives, executing Proof of Concepts to address fast-moving objectives with emerging technologies, and providing end-to-end technical direction for IT product development teams. As a director, this is a hands-on role overseeing multi-phased initiatives, managing onshore and offshore teams, and collaborating closely with Product and Design teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions. This role offers the chance to significantly impact, foster curiosity, and play a critical part in delivering innovative technology and customer solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee technical implementation across the product portfolio, including distributed technologies like Java with Spring Boot and/or react, JavaScript / Python, JSON / XML, OpenShift, containers, headless API development, and Azure technologies including DevOps, Cloud implementations, and general software development in Azure.
- Provide solution architecture for various new features in line with modern development practices.
- Develop architectural runways and POCs typically in java-spring boot and react.
- Do technical code and solution walkthroughs.
- Lead technical teams of 50+ resources, including employees and onshore/offshore partner teams.
- Manage people and resources, including hiring, development, talent engagement, upskilling, performance management, and annual reviews.
- Serve as the key technology advisor to the Product Manager.
- Develop and manage an application roadmap that delivers value in the short and long term.
Required Qualifications
- 9+ years of hands-on development experience in full-stack software engineering.
- 3+ years of creating technical designs in the cloud preferably Azure and Kubernetes.
- Experience with cloud-based technologies, implementation/migrations.
- Proven experience in leading/managing a team of technologists.
- Experience in managing effective teams, both onshore and offshore.
- 5+ years of development experience with one or more programming languages, such as Java, and JavaScript.
Preferred Qualifications
- A person who wants to be hands-on in solving technical challenges.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
- DevOps practices for CI/CD, release management, and automation using Azure DevOps or equivalent.
- Ability to guide teams in detailed analysis, pattern recognition, and diagnosis of issues.
Pay & Schedule
- Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
- Expected salary range: $150,000 - $200,000.
- This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer:
- Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability.
- Company-paid life insurance and legal services.
- Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching.
- Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs.
- Parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more.