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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Full Stack Software Engineer - **Company:** MetLife - **Location:** Bridgewater, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,200.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Profiling, Encodings, Software Debugging, Design of User Interfaces, Node.Js, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, ReactJS, Spring-boot, Solid Principles, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Microservices - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=58132c6444359101 ## About the Role Do you have experience in UI development?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. * Experience with leadership or mentoring others. * 5+ years in software development using Java with spring boot and/or node js. * 2+ years of experience in front-end development using React. Preferred Qualifications * 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. * Strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and algorithms. * Experience in leading and mentoring software development teams. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. ## 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 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., * Design and implement large and complex technology projects at a global scale, applying product-centric technical expertise to navigate complex deployments with multiple systems and teams. * Collaborate with business and IT partners in the design and implementation of complex distributed applications. * Contribute to the technical design and development of applications using existing and emerging technology platforms. * Convert business problems into programming instructions. * Design and code programs, create test transactions, and run tests as necessary. * Monitor operating efficiency of existing application systems. * Review, analyze, and modify programming systems, including encoding, testing, debugging, and installing for a large-scale system. Provide technical support to project teams throughout project lifecycle around technology platforms, solution design, security, debugging, profiling, and performance tuning. * Provide governance over development teams to ensure that standards and best practices are being followed., 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. 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