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At MetLife, we’re a purpose-driven company that helps our customers build a more confident future.
The Role
Lead full-stack engineer responsible for designing, building, and operating Java/Node microservices and React UIs on Azure. Own CI/CD, code reviews, mentoring, performance tuning, DevSecOps, containerization, and production troubleshooting.
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Description and Requirements
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java React Developer with hands-on development experience. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot and ReactJS, strong proficiency in Azure. A passion for learning new technologies and leveraging modern developer productivity tools like GitHub Copilot is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop robust Java/Node-based applications and microservices.
Optimize database design and queries for performance and scalability.
Code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce best practices.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines or equivalent tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Continuously explore and adopt new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments.
Technical:
Required:
• Hands-on development experience with Java and frontend technologies including React, along with backend frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot/Node, deployed on Azure
• Hands-on development of UI driven full stack applications and microservices from the ground up, building React-based user interfaces integrated with Java REST APIs
• Hands-on experience with code management, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git and Azure DevOps
• Proficiency with database technologies, including SQL (Oracle or MS SQL Server preferred) and NoSQL data stores
• Experience with container-based development leveraging Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and tooling for CI/CD, release management, automation, and quality gates using Azure DevOps
Preferred:
• Experience with frontend architecture patterns, state management, and performance optimization in React-based applications
• Experience with integration tools such as Azure Function Apps, Logic Apps, or similar event-driven integration mechanisms
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services, including AKS and related cloud-native components
• Experience working with Microservices Architecture, distributed systems, and API-driven integrations
• Experience with Veracode, static code analysis tools, and secure coding best practices
Experience:
15+ Years of Experience
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, 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.
As 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.
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!
#BI-Hybrid
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java React Developer with hands-on development experience. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot and ReactJS, strong proficiency in Azure. A passion for learning new technologies and leveraging modern developer productivity tools like GitHub Copilot is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop robust Java/Node-based applications and microservices.
Optimize database design and queries for performance and scalability.
Code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce best practices.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines or equivalent tools.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Continuously explore and adopt new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments.
Technical:
Required:
• Hands-on development experience with Java and frontend technologies including React, along with backend frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot/Node, deployed on Azure
• Hands-on development of UI driven full stack applications and microservices from the ground up, building React-based user interfaces integrated with Java REST APIs
• Hands-on experience with code management, branching strategies, and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git and Azure DevOps
• Proficiency with database technologies, including SQL (Oracle or MS SQL Server preferred) and NoSQL data stores
• Experience with container-based development leveraging Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Experience with DevSecOps practices and tooling for CI/CD, release management, automation, and quality gates using Azure DevOps
Preferred:
• Experience with frontend architecture patterns, state management, and performance optimization in React-based applications
• Experience with integration tools such as Azure Function Apps, Logic Apps, or similar event-driven integration mechanisms
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services, including AKS and related cloud-native components
• Experience working with Microservices Architecture, distributed systems, and API-driven integrations
• Experience with Veracode, static code analysis tools, and secure coding best practices
Experience:
15+ Years of Experience
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, 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.
As 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.
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!
#BI-Hybrid
Skills Required
- 15+ years of professional experience
- Hands-on development with Java and backend frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot)
- Hands-on frontend development with React (ReactJS) and building React UIs integrated with Java REST APIs
- Experience with Node.js-based applications and microservices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps (CI/CD pipelines)
- Experience with Git, branching strategies, and code management
- Proficiency with SQL databases (Oracle or MS SQL Server) and NoSQL data stores
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker and/or Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD release automation and quality gates
- Experience performing code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and enforcing best practices
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in development and production environments
- Experience with frontend architecture patterns, state management, and performance optimization (preferred)
- Experience with Azure Function Apps, Logic Apps, AKS and cloud-native integration tools (preferred)
- Experience with microservices architecture, distributed systems, and API-driven integrations (preferred)
- Familiarity with Veracode or other static code analysis and secure coding best practices (preferred)
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MetLife Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is strengthened by a company‑funded cash‑balance pension alongside a 401(k) with company match—an uncommon combination among large U.S. employers. Pension eligibility begins after one year, reinforcing long‑term savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs with access to HSAs/FSAs, wellness resources, and expert second‑opinion services. Targeted programs for cancer care, family‑building, menopause, musculoskeletal issues, and diabetes/hypertension broaden the support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away is bolstered by a minimum of 22 days of PTO for U.S. employees plus a paid Volunteer Day, and many hybrid roles receive 10 additional virtual flex days. Flexible work arrangements are also highlighted for applicable roles.
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The Company
What We Do
We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years. At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities. Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.
Why Work With Us
At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.
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