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# Junior Software Engineer

- **Company:** MetLife
- **Location:** Cary, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $76,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), COBOL (Programming Language), Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Database Theory, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Tensorflow, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Google Cloud, GitHub Copilot, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Containerization, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Information Technology, HuggingFace, Devsecops, Docker, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gm0qjy

## About the Role

* 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 Qualifications

 * 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

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

## Description

* 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.


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