Software Engineer II - Full Stack

Description and Requirements
MetLife seeks a Full Stack Software Engineer to deliver design, engineering, and implementation support for enterprise applications. This role collaborates with Agile Delivery Teams, Business and IT Leaders, and partners to provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on solution design, security, development, debugging, and production support.
Location: Hybrid schedule. Must be in commutable distance to:

• Cary, NC
• Greenville, SC
• Clarks Summit, PA

Key Responsibilities

• Member of Agile/Scrum team performing Low-level design, development, and maintenance of applications using JAVA REST APIs, Azure Cloud, and SQL DB.
• Participates in technical design, development, implementation and maintenance of application systems. Responsible for backend development.
• Create and/or enhance CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment of applications.
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of production incidents, problems, and service requests
• Create and update necessary technical documentation.
• Ensure high code quality and security standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3+ years of experience in enterprise applications development using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST API technologies.
• Experience building application infrastructures and working with SQL-like relational databases.
• Experience with Git-based repositories (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos).
• Experience in deploying and maintaining web applications across web, application, and database servers.
• Experience with agile methodologies and tools (Azure DevOps).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of AKS, Azure, Docker, Synapse.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines (Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Artifactory).
• Design experience with use cases, features, and user stories.
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure tools and modern AI concepts (generative AI, machine learning, large language models, conversational AI).
• SAFe Agile certification.
• Commitment to secure, high-quality code and strong communication, professionalism, and time management skills.

MetLife is committed to industry leadership, innovation, and making a meaningful impact for customers through diverse perspectives and united purpose.
Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require MetLife sponsorship or support for an immigration-related employment benefit (e.g., work permit or temporary work visa) in any capacity now or in the future
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 79,675 - 112,500. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. 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, 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.
79,675 - 112,500
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