Junior Software Engineer

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Location: Hybrid schedule. Must be in commutable distance to:

• Cary, NC
  
  

How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of full stack software applications (UI, API, Data) while leveraging AI tools.
• Participate in peer reviews of code, solution designs, and configurations.
• Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models).
  
  

What You Will Need To Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• A bachelor's degree with exposure to technology, software development, AI/ML, or other technical areas.
• Internship or project experience in software development or AI/ML.
• Experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or any other modern language).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in technology as part of a personal, academic, or professional project.
• Strong academic record or demonstrated extracurricular success (research, projects) in any field
• Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:
• Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI)
• Responsive UI/UX development
• Relational vs. NoSQL databases
• Exposure to cloud-native application development and deployment on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require MetLife sponsorship or support for an immigration-related employment benefit (e.g., work permit or temporary work visa) in any capacity now or in the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

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.

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