The Jr. Software/Platform Engineer will support development of modern web applications, enhance features, and assist with deployment in a collaborative Agile environment.
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
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 Jr. Software / Platform Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of modern web applications that contribute to MetLife's digital platforms in the United States . This role is designed to help strengthen MetLife's technology capabilities by enabling early - career engineers to learn, contribute, and grow while supporting customer - focused solutions.
Guided by our purpose - always with you, building a more confident future - and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns, and all - weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity to gain hands - on experience with front - end web development, cloud technologies, and modern software delivery practices. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative Agile environment, contributing to meaningful solutions while building a strong technical foundation early in your career.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and enhance front - end web features using TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular .
• Create reusable UI and web components following established component-based development patterns and coding standards.
• Support integration of front - end applications with RESTful APIs , validating functionality using tools such as Postman or Bruno .
• Participate in Agile team activities and contribute to code reviews, testing, and quality improvement efforts.
• Assist with application deployment and support activities, including contributing to Azure DevOps YAML pipelines and helping resolve production issues.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline (must be conferred prior to start date).
• Academic, internship, or project-based experience in software or web application development .
• Foundational knowledge of front - end web development using TypeScript and at least one framework such as React, Vue, or Angular .
• Basic understanding of REST APIs , software design principles, and coding best practices.
• Strong communication skills, collaboration mindset, and willingness to learn in a team-based environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to web component development patterns , including StencilJS , React, Angular, or equivalent technologies.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps , CI/CD concepts, or cloud platforms such as Azure .
• Introductory experience or coursework related to databases, SQL, telemetry data, or AI-enabled application features .
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $55,800 - $76,000 . 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!
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.
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 #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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 [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
#BI-Hybrid
The Team You Will Join
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 Jr. Software / Platform Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of modern web applications that contribute to MetLife's digital platforms in the United States . This role is designed to help strengthen MetLife's technology capabilities by enabling early - career engineers to learn, contribute, and grow while supporting customer - focused solutions.
Guided by our purpose - always with you, building a more confident future - and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns, and all - weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity to gain hands - on experience with front - end web development, cloud technologies, and modern software delivery practices. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative Agile environment, contributing to meaningful solutions while building a strong technical foundation early in your career.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and enhance front - end web features using TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular .
• Create reusable UI and web components following established component-based development patterns and coding standards.
• Support integration of front - end applications with RESTful APIs , validating functionality using tools such as Postman or Bruno .
• Participate in Agile team activities and contribute to code reviews, testing, and quality improvement efforts.
• Assist with application deployment and support activities, including contributing to Azure DevOps YAML pipelines and helping resolve production issues.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline (must be conferred prior to start date).
• Academic, internship, or project-based experience in software or web application development .
• Foundational knowledge of front - end web development using TypeScript and at least one framework such as React, Vue, or Angular .
• Basic understanding of REST APIs , software design principles, and coding best practices.
• Strong communication skills, collaboration mindset, and willingness to learn in a team-based environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to web component development patterns , including StencilJS , React, Angular, or equivalent technologies.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps , CI/CD concepts, or cloud platforms such as Azure .
• Introductory experience or coursework related to databases, SQL, telemetry data, or AI-enabled application features .
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $55,800 - $76,000 . 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!
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.
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 #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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 [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
#BI-Hybrid
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