MetLife is a leading financial services company dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. The Junior Software Engineer will develop and support modern enterprise applications and automation capabilities while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Develop, test, and maintain software components, APIs, and automation solutions
Support cloud/platform deployment, operational monitoring, and issue resolution
Use AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and quality
Integrate internal and external services, including AI-based APIs where appropriate
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery environment
Follow engineering, security, and responsible AI standards
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required
Internship or academic project experience in software development or AI/ML
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, COBOL, etc.)
Basic understanding of software design principles and coding best practices
Familiarity with Database concepts, design, and development
Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP)
Basic knowledge of secure coding practices and automated testing
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Understanding of Agile practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with tools like GitHub CoPilot, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes
Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:
Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI)
AI SDKs and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, Semantic Kernel)
Responsive UI/UX development
Microservice vs. Monolithic architectures
Containerization
Relational vs. NoSQL databases
Benefits
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families.
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance and legal services
Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
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!
This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives (subject to the applicable plan terms).
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
