What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Engineer position at MetLife, Inc?
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
When you join MetLife’s US Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.
The Opportunity
As an Early Career Technologist, you will contribute to the development and support of software applications and platforms that help people build a more confident future. This is an ideal opportunity for Technical Professionals with 1 – 2 years of experience who is passionate about learning and building scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions. You’ll work in a collaborative, agile environment and gain exposure to modern software engineering practices and AI-enabling technologies.
Location: Hybrid schedule. Must be in commutable distance to:
- Cary, NC
- Greenville, SC
- Clarks Summit, PA
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications (Full Stack Development) using modern programming languages and frameworks.
- Build and maintain enterprise-grade applications and solutions with a focus on security and performance.
- Integrate AI Capabilities (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models) into applications.
- Participate in peer reviews of code, solution designs, and configurations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, refine user stories, and deliver innovative solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents and service requests.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field,
- 1 year of experience in Software Application Development with modern technologies, which include (but not limited to) any of the following:
- Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience with object-oriented programming concepts.
- Experience with relational databases and SQL.
- Internship or project experience in Software Application Development with modern technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in Software Application Development with modern technologies, which include (but not limited to) any of the following:
- Experience with Git-based repositories (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos).
- Familiarity with AI/ML and emerging technologies, including:
- Generative AI concepts, prompt engineering, and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI).
- Familiarity of Responsive UI/UX development concepts.
- Understanding of Relational and NoSQL database design concepts.
- Understanding of cloud-native application development and deployment on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Understanding of DevOps and automation practices, including CI/CD, release management, and tools such as Azure DevOps, Selenium, JUnit/Mockito.
- Understanding of modern Identity and Access Management and application security (AppSec) practices.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high-quality software.
- Strong academic record or demonstrated extracurricular success (research, projects) in any field.
Salary : $67,800 - $95,850