Software/Platform Engineer I

Description and Requirements
The MetLife EMEA Technology organization is evolving to enable MetLife's New Frontier strategy. With a strong vision in place, we are a function focused on driving digital technology strategies for key technology functions within MetLife including. In partnership with our business leaders, we develop and deliver seamless technology experiences to our employees across the entire employee lifecycle. Our vision and mission is to create innovative, transformative and contemporary technology solutions to empower our leaders and employees so they can focus on what matters most, our customers. We are technologists with strong business acumen focused on developing our talent to continually transform and innovate.
We are seeking a highly skilled Software/Platform Engineer, a position with hands-on in Java SpringBoot with Azure development. He/she will be responsible for hands-on development, design and technical solutions that are primarily based on Microsoft Azure and Java/SpringBoot technologies. 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.
Software or Platform engineering role can be used where the work requires a minimal amount of technology stack capabilities, work on a single application or roles that support platforms, SaaS, COTS
Key Relationships:
Internal Stake Holder - EMEA ART Leader, ART Leadership team, India EMEA Technology AVP, and Business process Owners for EMEA Technology.
Key Responsibilites:

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices and REST APIs using Spring Boot.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services.
• Implement cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure, including deployment, configuration, and monitoring.
• Work with containerization platforms such as Docker and orchestration frameworks (Kubernetes preferred).
• Write well-structured SQL queries and optimize database performance across relational systems.
• Document specifications and translate tech requirement into software application modules
• Ensure adherence to RESTful architecture principles and API best practices.
• Adhering to strict IT Control Policies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Owners, QA, DevOps, UI/UX) in an Agile environment.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to architecture discussions, and support continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

Education:
Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent
Technical Skills:

• Main Skill: Strong hands-on in Java development/Spring Boot
• Secondary skill: SQL and Azure
• Experience in requirements definition and analysis (writing use cases, data mapping artifacts, creating swaggers, etc.)
• Experience in an Agile & Dev Ops Methodology environment
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Data, and related Spring ecosystem technologies.
• Proven experience designing and implementing REST APIs
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services (App Services, Azure SQL, API Management, Key Vault, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker; Kubernetes is a plus)
• Solid understanding of SQL, database schema design, optimization, and performance tuning
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, ideally using Azure DevOps or similar tooling
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced delivery environment
• Product/Business/Industry experience
• Application Design/Architecture
• Collaboration: Proven track record collaborating and working effectively in a global and multi-cultural environment
• Diverse environment: Can-do attitude and ability to work in a high paced environment
• Ability to support CI/CD pipeline setup and operations

Preferred:

• Experience in the Insurance industry is a significant advantage.
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, Azure Service Bus)
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Understanding of API security standards (OAuth2, JWT, OpenID Connect)
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (JUnit etc.)
• Java and Azure certifications

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance technical innovation with business value delivery.
• Business acumen: A level-headed, clear communicator to gain detailed level of understanding of organizational business requirements and business dynamics.
• Self-Motivated and able to work independently.
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative
• Team Player
• Decisive
• Supportive
• Passionate
• Professional
• Accountable

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!
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