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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. \n The Opportunity \nThe Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supporting secure, enterprise-grade web and backend solutions that enable MetLife's digital platforms across the United States. 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 contribute to the modernization of both legacy and cloud-based applications that serve millions of customers. \nIn this role, you will build high-quality software using Java and modern front-end frameworks, leverage generative AI and DevSecOps practices to improve development efficiency and security, and collaborate within agile, cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions. \n Key Responsibilities \nDevelop and support enterprise-caliber web and backend solutions using Java, Angular, and ReactJS within modern, cloud-based applications.\nCreate and enhance major application features and components, ensuring code quality, performance, and security standards are met.\nImplement and modernize Java-based solutions on legacy platforms, identifying opportunities for platform and architecture improvements.\nEnsure secure, reliable software delivery through the use of DevSecOps best practices and the application of generative AI where appropriate.\nCollaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional agile teams, actively participating in ceremonies while supporting production incidents and service requests.\n\n Required Qualifications \nBachelor's degree required.\n4+ years of experience in application design, coding, testing, and troubleshooting, with 3+ years developing applications in Java.\n2+ years of experience developing applications using a modern JavaScript framework, like Angular, and ReactJS.\n2+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs.\n1+ years of experience with DevOps practices.\n\n Preferred Qualifications \n1+ years of experience with Cloud native applications deployed to Azure, AWS or Google Cloud, (CI/CD, release management, automation) using Azure DevOps, experience with relational and NoSQL databases.\n2+ years of experience with Git-based repositories (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos).\n1+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure tools and modern AI concepts (generative AI, machine learning, large language models, conversational AI).\n\n#LI-WRAPJOB \nLocation Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. \nThe expected salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. 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. \n Benefits We Offer \nOur 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! For more information regarding MetLife's U.S. benefits, please click here .\n About MetLife \nRecognized 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. \nAs part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We're looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.\nOur 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!\nMetLife 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\"). \nIf you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at . 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