Senior .NET Engineer (Azure/ Kubernetes)

MetLife
Hanover, NJ, United States
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$110,000.0 - $137,700.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

.NET Framework Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Application Performance Management Microsoft Azure C Sharp (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Software Debugging Distributed Systems Key Management Machine Learning
+23 more
Performance Tuning Scrum Methodology Prometheus Zero Trust Network Access Software Engineering Azure Service Bus Enterprise Software Applications Istio Grafana Generative AI Build Management Containerization Kubernetes Bicep Azure AKS Virtual Agents Restful APIs Terraform Network Server Api Management Azure Resource Manager Docker Microservices

Job description

The Senior Software/Platform Engineer is part of the Corporate Treasury IT organization, operating in a fast-paced, global, and multi-cultural environment. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in .NET-based distributed systems, RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud-native engineering on Azure. This role demands ownership, deep troubleshooting capability, and the ability to design resilient, scalable, and secure enterprise platforms across US supporting our global Treasury applications. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design and modernization of mission-critical treasury platforms by leveraging microservices, AKS, and cloud-native technologies to build highly scalable, resilient systems that directly impact enterprise financial operations and business continuity., * Serve as a core member of an Agile/Scrum team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications using .NET, C#, REST APIs

  • Hands-on Azure infrastructure experience required; AZ-104/AZ-305 certifications preferred
  • Design and build cloud-native microservices deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with strong understanding of containerized workloads
  • Implement and manage Istio service mesh capabilities including traffic routing, observability, security policies, and service-to-service communication
  • Perform deep troubleshooting and root cause analysis across distributed systems, microservices, and cloud infrastructure

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in enterprise software development, with strong hands-on expertise in .NET, C#, and RESTful API development
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Azure cloud infrastructure or AWS or, GCP, including:
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Service Bus
  • Azure Monitor, Application Insights
  • Hands-on expertise in containerization (Docker) and orchestration using AKS
  • Strong working knowledge of Istio service mesh (traffic management, security, observability) or related technologies
  • Strong experience with distributed systems troubleshooting, performance tuning, and debugging complex production issues, * Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates)
  • Exposure to service mesh governance, zero-trust networking, and secure workload identity (e.g., Managed Identity, federated credentials)
  • Experience with Azure API Management (APIM) Azure Key Vault
  • Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, App Insights, Open Telemetry)
  • Exposure to modern AI concepts such as generative AI and machine learning
  • Experience with platforms like Claude AI, Copilot Studio, or similar ecosystems
  • Experience with modern AI concepts, including agentic AI, MCP servers, and/or the creation of AI plugins and skills
  • Experience designing and building solutions utilizing generative AI and machine learning, including addressing responsible use of AI considerations

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 $110,000 - $137,700. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. 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! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please [1] click here.

About the company

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., About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine’s list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”, Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces , as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s [2] #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

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