Junior Software Engineer

When you join Met Life’s Global 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. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high‑performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments.

In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.

The Jr. Software / Platform Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of modern web applications that contribute to Met Life’s digital platforms in the United States.

Guided by our purpose — always with you, building a more confident future — and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns, and all‑weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with front‑end web development, cloud technologies, and modern software delivery practices. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative Agile environment, contributing to meaningful solutions while building a strong technical foundation early in your career.

• Develop and enhance front‑end web features using Type Script and modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Create reusable UI and web components following established component‑based development patterns and coding standards.
• Support integration of front‑end applications with RESTful APIs, validating functionality using tools such as Postman or Bruno.
• Participate in Agile team activities and contribute to code reviews, testing, and quality improvement efforts.
• Assist with application deployment and support activities, including contributing to Azure Dev Ops YAML pipelines and helping resolve production issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline (must be conferred prior to start date).
• Academic, internship, or project‑based experience in software or web application development.
• Foundational knowledge of front‑end web development using Type Script and at least one framework such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs, software design principles, and coding best practices.
• Strong communication skills, collaboration mindset, and willingness to learn in a team‑based environment.

• Exposure to web component development patterns, including Stencil
  
  JS, React, Angular, or equivalent technologies.
• Familiarity with Azure Dev Ops, CI/CD concepts, or cloud platforms such as Azure.
• Introductory experience or coursework related to databases, SQL, telemetry data, or AI‑enabled application features.

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 $55,800 - $76,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation and stock‑based long‑term incentives. 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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance, and…