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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Junior DevOps Engineer - **Company:** MetLife - **Location:** Cary, NC, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Bioinformatics, Code Review, DevOps, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Scripting, Git, Information Technology, Maintaining Code, Software Version Control - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ae0ea4198e916c85 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Version control systems?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 1+ years of software development experience writing, testing, and maintaining code. * Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, or similar) used in enterprise environments. * Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and participating in code reviews. * Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment., * Experience with enterprise scheduling or workload automation tools (e.g., IBM Workload Scheduler or similar). * Exposure to automation frameworks or scripting used in DevOps or platform engineering environments. * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices. 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 The Software Development Engineer I is responsible for developing and enhancing products that improve platform efficiency, automation, and reliability across the Enterprise Workload Scheduler. This role contributes to the design, implementation, and maintenance of scheduling capabilities that support critical enterprise workloads. This is an exciting opportunity to build and enhance large-scale scheduling solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help modernize a core platform that enables reliable, secure, and efficient execution of business-critical processes across the organization., * Develop and maintain software components and automation features for the Enterprise Workload Scheduler. * Create enhancements that improve platform efficiency, reliability, and operational visibility. * Perform code reviews to ensure quality, security, and maintainability of solutions. * Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to design and deliver scheduling solutions. * Support troubleshooting and resolution of issues through code and system analysis., 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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