Junior Software Engineer
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Job description
When you join MetLife's Global 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 new college graduates and early-career technologists passionate about 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. Employees hired for this role are expected to start full-time in Whippany, NJ in mid-June 2026. How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)
- Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.
- 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.
- Help investigate and resolve production incidents and service requests.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions.
- Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models)., MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics"). 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. 64100-76000
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related discipline must be conferred prior to start date.
- 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.
What Can Give You an Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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Understanding of Agile practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
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Familiarity with tools like GitHub CoPilot, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes.
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Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:
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Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI)
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AI SDKs and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, Semantic Kernel)
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Responsive UI/UX development
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Microservice vs. Monolithic architectures
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Containerization
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Relational vs. NoSQL databases
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
Benefits & conditions
The expected salary range for this position is 64100-76000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms. Benefits We Offer Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! About MetLife