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# Lead Full Stack Engineer

- **Company:** MetLife
- **Location:** Warren, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $161,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Profiling, Encodings, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Node.Js, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Openapi, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Istio, Delivery Pipeline, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Splunk, Appdynamics, Microservices
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3472117364&tx=VT6358TYV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science or information technology and five (5) years of experience designing applications and systems at web scale.
 * 5 years of experience in Java and/or node js
 * 2 years of experience in React.
 * Specific skills/other requirements - must also possess experience in the following: Designing enterprise APIs and documenting them in OpenAPI Specification. Developing enterprise APIs in Microservices architecture using Java.
 * Spring Cloud framework. Designing and implementing DevOps Pipelines for Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery of code in a cloud computing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience in SQL or Oracle technologies.
 * Experience with Agile development methodologies.
 * Experience in leading and mentoring software development teams.
 * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Experience with containerized applications in Azure cloud infrastructure using technologies such as Kubernetes and Istio service mesh. Monitoring and analyzing performance of complex distributed applications using Splunk and AppDynamics Observability Platform.

## Description

* 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.