Software Development Engineer

Software Development Engineer – Early Career – Met Life

When you join Met Life’s US Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward‑thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes.

Hybrid schedule. Must be in commutable distance to:

• Cary, NC
• Greenville, SC
• Clarks Summit, PA

Location expectation:
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications (Full Stack Development) using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Build and maintain enterprise‑grade applications and solutions with a focus on security and performance.
• Integrate AI capabilities (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models) into applications.
• Participate in peer reviews of code, solution designs, and configurations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements, refine user stories, and deliver innovative solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents and service requests.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ year of experience in Software Application Development with modern technologies (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/Type Script).
• Experience with object‑oriented programming concepts.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Internship or project experience in Software Application Development with modern technologies.

• 2 years of experience in Software Application Development with modern technologies.
• Experience with Git‑based repositories (Git Hub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos).
• Familiarity with AI/ML and emerging technologies (Generative AI concepts, prompt engineering, LLM APIs).
• Familiarity with responsive UI/UX development concepts.
• Understanding of relational and No
  
  SQL database design concepts.
• Understanding of cloud‑native application development and deployment on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of Dev Ops and automation practices, including CI/CD, release management, and tools such as Azure Dev Ops, Selenium, JUnit/Mockito.
• Understanding of modern identity and access management and application security (App Sec) practices.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high‑quality software.
• Strong academic record or demonstrated extracurricular success (research, projects) in any field.

Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require Met Life sponsorship or support for an immigration‑related employment benefit.

Expected salary range: $67,800 – $95,850. This role may also be eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

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 Met Life 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 an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

Met Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard 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”).

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Met Life maintains a drug‑free workplace.