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# Lead Full Stack Engineer

- **Company:** MetLife
- **Location:** Warren, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $161,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Microsoft Azure, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing, Profiling, Encodings, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Node.Js, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Openapi, Enterprise Software Applications, Spring Cloud, ReactJS, Istio, Delivery Pipeline, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Splunk, Appdynamics, Microservices
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=69a153e7cd179a01

## 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

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
Join a highly collaborative technology environment where you'll help shape and deliver complex, large-scale applications used across a global organization. This role offers the opportunity to remain hands-on with design, development, debugging, and performance tuning while also providing technical leadership and governance across multiple development teams., * 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. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.