What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Java Development Engineer position at MetLife, Inc?
Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
This role will be part of a dynamic team of highly skilled IT professionals supporting the development of MetLife systems within the Treasury domain. Corporate Treasury IT operates in a fast‑paced, global, and multicultural environment where strong time and task management, professionalism, and the ability to learn through research and self‑driven discovery are essential. The role also requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments across diverse technologies, and consistently deliver high‑quality results. (Strong Hands-On Development skills needed)
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Software Java Development Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance, scalable enterprise applications. You will serve as a technical authority, making critical architectural decisions and mentoring junior developers to ensure code quality and system reliability
Key Responsibilities:
- System Architecture: Lead the design and architecture of complex, modular, and secure software systems using Java 8 and modern frameworks
- Feature Development: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while leading the development of new features from analysis to production release
- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of technical excellence
- Agile Collaboration: Participate in all Agile/Scrum ceremonies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions (enhance CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment)
- System Optimization: Troubleshoot and resolve complex defects, optimize application performance, and ensure applications remain fit-for-purpose as the business grows (focus on modernization of portfolios and cloud adoption, using DevOps practices and Agile Delivery)
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
- 5 years of professional software development experience primarily in Java
- Core Java: Deep expertise in Java fundamentals, including multithreading, concurrency, and/or JVM tuning
- Frameworks: Mastery of Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security) and/or Hibernate/JPA
- Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Strong Hands-On Development: experience in Agile-based code development
- Databases: Proficiency in SQL optimization for relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
- Testing: Strong skills in automated testing using JUnit 5, Mockito, and/or Testcontainers
Preferred:
- Experience with front-end technologies such as React or Angular
- Working knowledge of Azure Pipelines
- Knowledge in API/Microservices-based development using the latest Java releases is a plus
- Knowledge of Generative AI integration (e.g., LangChain4j)
At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
Salary : $95,000 - $130,000