Software Engineer

About the role

The Software Engineer at MetLife plays a crucial role in designing, developing, and supporting secure, enterprise-grade web and backend solutions that enable MetLife's digital platforms across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create and support enterprise-caliber web and backend solutions using Java, Angular, and ReactJS within modern, cloud-based applications.
• Create and enhance major application features and components, ensuring code quality, performance, and security standards are met.
• Implement and modernize Java-based solutions on legacy platforms, identifying opportunities for platform and architecture improvements.
• Ensure secure, reliable software delivery through the use of DevSecOps best practices and the application of generative AI where appropriate.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional agile teams, actively participating in ceremonies while supporting production incidents and service requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4+ years of experience in application design, coding, testing, and troubleshooting, with 3+ years developing applications in Java.
• 2+ years of experience developing applications using a modern JavaScript framework, like Angular, and ReactJS.
• 2+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs.
• 1+ years of experience with DevOps practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with Cloud native applications deployed to Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, (CI/CD, release management, automation) using Azure DevOps.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• 2+ years of experience with Git-based repositories (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos).
• 1+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure tools and modern AI concepts (generative AI, machine learning, large language models, conversational AI).

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.