Software/Platform Engineer

About the role

The Software / Platform Engineer plays a crucial role in designing, building, and evolving scalable digital platforms and software solutions that power MetLife’s customer and associate experiences. This role is integral to MetLife’s mission of enabling secure, reliable, and modern digital capabilities that support growth, efficiency, and operational resilience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable software and platform solutions that support MetLife’s digital products and shared services.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and security partners to translate business and technical requirements into high-quality implementations.
• Ensure reliability, performance, and security of applications through adherence to engineering standards, DevSecOps practices, and enterprise controls.
• Contribute to platform modernization efforts by improving automation, reducing technical debt, and adopting modern development patterns.
• Support and enhance production systems, including troubleshooting issues and participating in continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of software or platform engineering experience, which may include relevant internships, co-op experience, or substantial academic or hands-on project work for early-career candidates.
• Experience or demonstrated proficiency in modern programming languages, development tools, and platforms (e.g., Java, JavaScript, APIs, cloud or SaaS platforms, CI/CD or DevSecOps tools).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Salesforce or CRM platforms, including exposure to Apex, Lightning Web Components, APIs, or Salesforce configuration and integrations.
• Familiarity with modern delivery practices, such as Agile/Scrum, CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, and automated testing within an enterprise environment.
• Salesforce or cloud-related certifications, hands-on project work, internships, or practical development experience supporting enterprise applications.

Location

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 - $95,000. 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

We Offer Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a 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, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

Equal Opportunity Employer

MetLife, an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in employment and all employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process. MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.