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January 7, 2026
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Software Engineer I

Bridgewater, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
Entry Level
MetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, recognized for its commitment to creating a confident future. The US Digital Team is seeking an Application Developer to design, develop, and implement software applications using Java and React, ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals.
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Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant software applications using Java and React
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards
  • Identify and resolve complex technical issues, providing innovative and effective solutions
  • Implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability
  • Continuously evaluate and improve software development processes and practices

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience with software development using Java and node js and React
  • 1+ years of experience in front-end or back-end development
  • Experience with software design principles, patterns, and algorithms

Preferred

  • Experience with Spring Boot framework
  • Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Experience in SQL or Oracle technologies
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
  • Dental insurance
  • No-cost short- and long-term disability
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Legal services
  • A 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
  • Volunteer time off
  • Tuition assistance
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