Senior JAVA Full Stack Engineer

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Bridgewater, NJ, USA
Hybrid
110K-140K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics
At MetLife, we’re a purpose-driven company that helps our customers build a more confident future.
The Role
The Senior Java Full Stack Engineer will lead a development team, overseeing software design, implementation, code quality, and mentorship while collaborating on project management to deliver high-quality applications.
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Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Java and React to lead a team of talented developers in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge software applications. As a Lead, you will be responsible for technical leadership, mentoring team members, and driving the successful delivery of high-quality software products.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and guidance to the team, ensuring the implementation of best practices and industry standards.
  • Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant software applications using Java and React.
  • Architecture: Contribute to the architecture and design of software systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
  • Code Review: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
  • Mentorship: Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering their growth and development.
  • Project Management: Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Problem Solving: Identify and resolve complex technical issues, providing innovative and effective solutions.
  • Testing: Implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.
  • Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve software development processes and practices.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Skilled in software development using Java
  • 4+ years of experience in front-end development using React/ Angular and backend development using Java Spring Boot.
  • Strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and algorithms.
  • Experience in leading and mentoring software development teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:
  • 6+ years of experience in front-end development using React and backend development using Java Spring Boot or Node.js.
  • Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.).
  • Experience with microservices architecture.
  • Experience in SQL or Oracle technologies.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.

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.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $140,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized 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.
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!
MetLife 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").
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.
$110,000 - $140,000
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in front-end development using React/Angular
  • 4+ years of experience in backend development using Java Spring Boot
  • Strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and algorithms
  • Experience in leading and mentoring software development teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • 6+ years of experience in front-end development using React or backend development using Java Spring Boot or Node.js
  • Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Experience in SQL or Oracle technologies
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies

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MetLife Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits combine a 401(k) with company match and a company‑funded cash‑balance pension. This uncommon pairing strengthens long‑term security.
  • Parental & Family Support Family supports include paid parental leave, adoption assistance, caregiving resources, fertility coverage, and practical travel supports for nursing parents. These provisions go beyond core insurance to address real‑world family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time away includes a minimum of 22 days of PTO annually and a paid volunteer day, alongside bereavement and other leave options. This breadth provides meaningful flexibility for rest and life events.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
43,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1868

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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