Lead Software Engineer I

As a software engineer, you are responsible for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of solutions, based on a set of standards and processes which establish consistency across the enterprise, data, reduce risk, and promote efficiencies in support of the organizations and the business goals and objectives. You will collaborate closely with the Scrum Lead, Product Owner, and ART Leadership. You will have an opportunity to impact every part of the system, foster and cultivate your curiosity and iterate over solutions to be the very best you can be to deliver for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection and documentation of user requirements.
• Analyzing, designing, and driving solutions for major components and features.
• Implementing enterprise caliber web, mobile and backend solutions.
• Ensuring secure, high code quality across the entire team.
• Assists in investigating and resolving production management incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Working with cross-functional teams for delivery.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• One plus years in software engineering.
• Ability to build, deliver and operate complex, cloud-based systems.
• Proficiency with application development using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• Proficiency with, at least, one web language such as JavaScript, JSON.
• Proficiency with various database technologies and solutions, including both SQL and NoSQL.
• Working with Git-based repositories such as GitHub, Bitbucket or Azure Repos.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices.
• Cross functional leadership: organize, motivate, and lead those outside of the team.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• DevOps practices for CI/CD, release management, and automation using Azure DevOps.
• Container-based development leveraging Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Microsoft Azure Services: Functions, Kubernetes, CosmosDB,Storage, App Service.
• Modern Identity and Access Management and general AppSec practices.

Assignment Category

Full-Time Employee

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.

MetLife:

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 help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine’s 2021 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.”

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.