Junior Software Engineer

MetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management. As a Junior Software Engineer, you will support the development and maintenance of software applications, leveraging AI and modern software engineering practices in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions
• Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models)

Skills

• A bachelor's degree with exposure to technology, software development, AI/ML, or other technical areas
• Internship or project experience in software development or AI/ML
• Experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or any other modern language)
• 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
• Demonstrated proficiency in technology as part of a personal, academic, or professional project
• Strong academic record or demonstrated extracurricular success (research, projects) in any field
• Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as: Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI), Responsive UI/UX development, Relational vs. NoSQL databases
• Exposure to cloud-native application development and deployment on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience
• Strong communication, collaboration, 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

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