Software Development Engineer

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Software Development Engineer

Software Development Engineer

Posted 4 Hours Ago
Bridgewater NJ USA
Hybrid
64K-83K Annually
Entry level
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
Contribute to design development testing deployment and support of full-stack applications. Refine requirements participate in code and design reviews resolve production incidents collaborate cross-functionally and help integrate AI/ML capabilities (GenAI APIs ML models) into products.
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Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
When you join MetLife'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 Opportunity
As an Early Career Technologist you will contribute to the development and support of software applications and platforms that help people build a more confident future. This is an ideal opportunity for new college graduates and early-career technologists passionate about building scalable secure and intelligent solutions. You'll work in a collaborative agile environment and gain exposure to modern software engineering practices and AI-enabling technologies.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.
  • Support the design development testing and deployment of full stack software applications (UI API Data) while leveraging AI tools.
  • Participate in peer reviews of code solution designs and configurations.
  • Help investigate and resolve production incidents and service requests.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions.
  • Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g. GenAI APIs ML models).

Required Qualifications
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a closely related discipline is required.
  • Internship or academic project experience in software development or AI/ML.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g. Java Python C# JavaScript/TypeScript COBOL etc.).
  • Basic understanding of software design principles and coding best practices
  • Familiarity with Database concepts design and development
  • Basic knowledge of secure coding practices and automated testing.
  • Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of Agile practices DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Familiarity with tools like GitHub CoPilot Azure DevOps Docker or Kubernetes.
  • Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:
    • Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g. Azure OpenAI)
    • AI SDKs and frameworks (e.g. LangChain Hugging Face TensorFlow Semantic Kernel)
    • Responsive UI/UX development
    • Microservice vs. Monolithic architectures
    • Containerization
    • Relational vs. NoSQL databases

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 $64100 - $83000 . 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.
Benefits We Offer
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 MetLife 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 much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 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!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards 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").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or closely related discipline
  • Internship or academic project experience in software development or AI/ML
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software (academic or project evidence)
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (examples: Java Python C# JavaScript/TypeScript COBOL)
  • Basic understanding of software design principles and coding best practices
  • Familiarity with database concepts design and development
  • Basic knowledge of secure coding practices and automated testing
  • Strong communication collaboration and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of Agile practices DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines
  • Familiarity with tools like GitHub Copilot Azure DevOps Docker or Kubernetes
  • Exposure to prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g. Azure OpenAI) and AI/ML frameworks
  • Familiarity with AI SDKs and frameworks (e.g. LangChain Hugging Face TensorFlow Semantic Kernel)
  • Experience or exposure to responsive UI/UX development microservice architectures containerization and relational vs. NoSQL databases

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MetLife Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement SupportRetirement benefits combine a 401(k) with company match and a company‑funded cash‑balance pension. This uncommon pairing strengthens long‑term security.
  • Parental & Family SupportFamily supports include paid parental leave adoption assistance caregiving resources fertility coverage and practical travel supports for nursing parents. These provisions go beyond core insurance to address real‑world family needs.
  • Leave & Time Off BreadthTime away includes a minimum of 22 days of PTO annually and a paid volunteer day alongside bereavement and other leave options. This breadth provides meaningful flexibility for rest and life events.

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The Company
HQ: New York NY
43000 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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