Junior Software Engineer

Cary, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

$76K/yr - $76K/yr

New Grad

MetLife is a financial services company providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. The Junior Software Engineer will contribute to the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of scalable, secure, and intelligent software applications and platforms while collaborating with senior developers and cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications while leveraging AI tools
Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories
Collaborate with senior developers to enhance and maintain our systems, including AI-driven features
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions

Qualification

Required

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high-quality software
Proficiency in at least one programming language(Python, Java, C#)
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
Internship or academic project experience in software development or AI/ML
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office
applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred

Understanding of Agile practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with tools like GitHub CoPilot, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Eligibility for annual short-term incentive compensation, subject to applicable plan terms
Medical/prescription drug and vision coverage
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
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)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance