JAVA Full Stack Developer

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
At MetLife, we seek to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers and our communities. The Global Technology & Operations group (GTO) is a diverse team of Agile practitioners comprised of engineers, developers, and managers with the freedom to create innovative solutions to address core business challenges within MetLife. This role will be a part of a dynamic team of talented IT professionals and thought leaders responsible for supporting the development of MetLife systems in the Treasury space. Corporate Treasury IT is a fast-paced, global, multi-cultural environment where time/task management, professionalism, self-study using research and discovery, as well as the ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks for varying technologies are critical skills.
Key Responsibilities:

• Member of Agile/Scrum team performing design, development, and maintenance of applications using .NET, REST APIs, and SQL DB's.
• Create and/or enhance CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment of applications improving the frequency and reliability of deployments to production.
• Utilize and continuously evaluate and improve DevOps processes, incorporating feedback and adopting standard tools to optimize efficiency.
• Create or utilize automation to move repetitive tasks around code deployment and provisioning to increase efficiency and reduce human error.
• Partner across MetLife teams to deliver high-quality projects, solutions, and IT services that meet functional requirements and delivery schedules within budget.
• Agile Sprint planning, including estimation, user story breakdown, user story review & feedback.
• Create and update necessary technical documentation.
• Support diagnosis and remediation of production issues
• Diagnose, document, and correct/upgrade technical debt.
• Execute IT strategies with strategic thinking and foresight.
• Align with business objectives and focus on the modernization of portfolios and cloud adoption, using DevOps practices and Agile Delivery

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or other related field, or equivalent demonstrated work experience and/or certifications.
• 5+ years' experience in Software Development and strong technical experience with designing & building enterprise-scale applications.
• 5+ years of distributed systems development with some of the following: .Net SQL Java, Java Sprint Boot, React/Angular/Web Components, NodeJS, RestAPI services.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on coding skills in Java, JSP, Spring Framework, Spring boot API REST services is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience in Junit, test coverage is mandatory.
• 3+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying solutions using Azure Cloud components such as Azure Synapse, ADLS Gen 2, Azure ADF, Azure Cosmos Database/Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Load Balancer, Azure Backup, Azure Active Directory, Azure Monitor, Application Gateway, API-M Gateway, Azure Key Vault, PowerShell, Azure Analytics.
• 2+ years of experience with CI/CD tools and concepts using YAML. (e.g., Azure Pipelines).
• Possesses leadership skills and the ability to develop and motivate teams with both offshore and onshore members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with focused attention to details
• Analytical thinking and decisiveness, multi-tasking, organizational prioritization, and problem-solving are key abilities.
• In-depth Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) knowledge and experience.

Preferred:

• Experience with SAFe(R) Agile and Azure DevOps.
• Experience translating business requirements into customer-facing solutions with focus on end-user experience/usability.
• Strong Knowledge of Cloud and Web-based application development.
• Insurance and/or Financial Industry experience.

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.
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 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2024 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 empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
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.
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