Jr. Software/Platform Engineer

Description and Requirements
Jr. Software/Platform Engineer
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
As an Early Career Technologist, you will contribute to the development and support of software applications and platforms that help people build a more confident future. This is an ideal opportunity for new college graduates and early-career technologists passionate about building scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions. You'll work in a collaborative, agile environment and gain exposure to modern software engineering practices and AI-enabling technologies.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.
• Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of full stack software applications (UI, API, Data) while leveraging AI tools.
• Participate in peer reviews of code, solution designs, and configurations.
• Help investigate and resolve production incidents and service requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models).

What You Will Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Internship or academic project experience in software development or AI/ML.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, COBOL, etc.).
• Basic understanding of software design principles and coding best practice
• Familiarity with Database concepts, design, and development
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Basic knowledge of secure coding practices and automated testing.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Agile practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with tools like GitHub CoPilot, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:
  • Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI)
  • AI SDKs and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, Semantic Kernel)
  • Responsive UI/UX development
  • Microservice vs. Monolithic architectures
  • Containerization
  • Relational vs. NoSQL databases

Benefits We Offer ( auto populated )
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 ( auto populated )
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 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!
En MetLife tenemos el compromiso de fomentar la diversidad entre colaboradores y colaboradoras, a través de un trato no discriminatorio por motivos de raza, expresión / identidad de género, orientación sexual, religión, edad, nacionalidad, estado civil, discapacidades, condición física o económica, no se hacen pruebas de VIH y embarazo como requisito para ingreso, permanencia o ascenso y existe igualdad de oportunidades laborales.
Beneficios que Ofrecemos
Nuestros beneficios están diseñados para cuidar su bienestar holístico con programas para la salud física y mental, el bienestar financiero y el apoyo para las familias. Ofrecemos seguro de gastos médicos mayores, seguro de vida en combinación con un paquete de compensación competitivo junto con bonificaciones por rendimiento, fondo de ahorro y plan de pensiones. También ofrecemos permisos parentales y de adopción ampliados, así como beneficios adicionales como tiempo libre de voluntariado, días libres por su cumpleaños y el Día del Patrimonio Cultural, eventos culturales y deportivos, ¡y mucho más!
Acerca de MetLife
Reconocida en la lista de la revista Fortune de las "Empresas más admiradas del mundo" de 2025 y en la lista de los 25 mejores lugares para™ trabajar en el mundo de Fortune para 2025, MetLife, a través de sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una de las principales empresas de servicios financieros del mundo; proporcionando seguros, anualidades, beneficios para empleados y gestión de activos a clientes individuales e institucionales.
Nuestro propósito es simple: ayudar a nuestros colegas, clientes, comunidades y al mundo en general a crear un futuro más seguro.Unidos por un propósito y guiados por nuestros valores fundamentales - Ganar Juntos, Hacer lo Correcto, Entregar Impacto sobre Actividad y Pensar en el Futuro - estamos inspirados para transformar el próximo siglo en los servicios financieros. En MetLife, es #AllTogetherPossible ¡Únete a nosotros!
At MetLife, we are committed to fostering diversity among employees, through non-discriminatory treatment for reasons of gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, disability, physical or economic condition, HIV and embarrassment as a requirement for entry, permanence or ascension and there is equal employment opportunities.
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