Software Engineer I
MetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. They are seeking an Application Developer to design, develop, and implement software applications, ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant software applications using Java and React Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards Identify and resolve complex technical issues, providing innovative and effective solutions Implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability Continuously evaluate and improve software development processes and practices Skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field Experience with software development using Java and node js and React 1+ years of experience in front-end or back-end development Experience with software design principles, patterns, and algorithms Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require MetLife sponsorship or support for an immigration-related employment benefit (e.g., work permit or temporary work visa) in any capacity now or in the future Experience with Spring Boot framework 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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Benefits Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision Dental insurance No-cost short- and long-term disability Company-paid life insurance Legal services Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife 401(k) with employer matching Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Digital mental health programs Parental leave Volunteer time off Tuition assistance Company Overview MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services . It was founded in 1868, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is