Software Platform Engineer I

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Pune, Maharashtra, IND
Hybrid
Junior
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
Designs, develops, and maintains platform or application software within established standards. Participates in architecture, user story creation, technical design, development, testing, peer reviews, and production support (including SaaS/COTS). Implements secure coding, automated tests, CI/CD/DevSecOps practices, feature-flag designs, and application monitoring while collaborating with product and business stakeholders.
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Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition Key Responsibilities Education Experience
(Role Requirement) Technical Skill Other Critical Requirements Like Voice/Non-Voice for Insurance Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of software development solutions within a defined system, platform or product, based on a set of standards and processes which establish consistency acrost the enterprise data, reduce risk and promote efficiencies in support of the organization's goals and objectives. This family can be used for
both roles that require a complete technology stack of capabilities as well as roles that require to work on a single technology stack, application or platform. • Assists in the creation of architectural specifications, ensuring feasibility, functionality, and integration with existing systems and/or SaaS platforms in a limited capacity. • Participate in the collection and documentation of user requirements as well as the development of user stories and estimates with software, strategic platforms and/or COTS. • Participates in technical design, development, implementation and maintenance of application systems. • Responsible for front or backend development, with an understanding of both and/or responsible for SaaS and/or COTS delivery. • Participate in peer reviews of solution designs, related code, and/or related SaaS and/or COTS configuration. • Participates in the investigation and resolution of production management incidents, problems, and service requests (in partnership with SaaS providers for Platforms). • Supports production applications/platforms (in partnership with SaaS providers for Platforms) • Identifies innovative solutions to technical challenges Bachelor's degree (Any Stream) or diploma with a minimum of 15 years of education 2 to 4 • Cloud Native Technologies • Applicable Development Language (Quadient, xPressions) • Database Development tools • Secure design and coding practices • Writing & executing automated tests • Application operations/monitoring • Design with "Feature Flags" • DevSecOps, CI/CD • Application Design/Architecture Non Technical • Collaboration • Communication/Presentation • Agile Practices • Collaboration Tools • Product/Business/Industry Knowledge • Customer 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.
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!
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree (any stream) or diploma with minimum 15 years of education
  • 2 to 4 years of relevant experience
  • Cloud native technologies experience
  • Experience with applicable development languages and platforms (Quadient, xPressions)
  • Database development tools experience
  • Secure design and secure coding practices
  • Writing and executing automated tests
  • Application operations and monitoring experience
  • Design and implementation using feature flags
  • DevSecOps and CI/CD experience
  • Application design and architecture knowledge
  • Experience with SaaS and/or COTS integration and delivery
  • Collaboration and communication/presentation skills
  • Familiarity with Agile practices and collaboration tools
  • Product, business, industry knowledge and customer experience orientation

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MetLife Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests retirement programs pair a 401(k) with company match and additional retirement plan structures, indicating a mature long‑term savings setup. This depth signals stability for employees prioritizing retirement security.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance are paired with wellness initiatives and 24/7 EAP access, indicating broad core coverage. HSAs/FSAs and second‑opinion resources further reinforce the healthcare offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Fertility coverage, personalized child/elder‑care guidance, adoption assistance, parental leave, and breast‑milk shipping for traveling nursing parents are highlighted. These supports extend benefits meaningfully beyond the basics.

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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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