If you’re looking to build your career in enterprise technology with a globally recognized organization, this Jr WebSphere Engineer opportunity at MetLife could be an excellent fit. This role offers the chance to work with enterprise application infrastructure, support critical business systems, and collaborate with experienced IT professionals in a dynamic environment. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your middleware expertise or gain hands-on experience in enterprise environments, this position provides a solid foundation for career growth.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Company Name | MetLife |
| Role | Jr WebSphere Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) |
| Job Location | Cary, North Carolina, USA |
| Salary | $75,000 – $88,000 per year |
| Work Type | Hybrid |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Junior / Entry-Level |
| Industry | Insurance & Information Technology |
Job Description
The Assistant Enterprise Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for delivering secure, reliable, and modernized platform engineering capabilities that enable MetLife’s global technology ecosystem to operate efficiently and scale effectively across the United States and supported regions. This position plays a critical role in strengthening the infrastructure foundation that supports MetLife’s customers, applications, and business operations.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of MetLife’s infrastructure by driving automation, modern runtime adoption, and cloud‑aligned engineering practices while directly contributing to faster delivery, stronger resiliency, and a more innovative technology landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists with Developing and maintaining Azure DevOps (AzDO) pipelines, automation workflows, and CI/CD processes supporting enterprise platforms
- Using Agile methodologies, performs Scrum Master responsibilities and leads PI Planning activities for the Enterprise Application Platforms team
- Assists with supporting container image governance, including certification, maintenance, and promotion across environments
- Assists with implementing and enhancing automation using Ansible Automation Platform to streamline operational tasks
- Supports and maintains IBM WebSphere, Liberty, and containerized runtimes across on‑prem and cloud platforms
Required Qualifications
- 1–3 years of professional IT experience in infrastructure engineering or platform operations
- Bachelor’s degree in a technology discipline or related field experience
- Possess or be able to obtain Agile Scrum Master certification
- Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and container image governance.
- Basic knowledge and ability to work with at least one scripting or programming language (Python or shell preferred)
- Basic understanding and familiarity with IBM WebSphere and Liberty runtimes, cloud platforms, and container orchestration (Azure AKS, ARO, or OpenShift)
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, technical teams, and business stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding and some experience with code versioning working with various repository platforms such as JFrog Artifactory, GitHub, or similar
- Familiarity with Ansible Automation Platform.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and use of Azure DevOps for work management
- Relevant certifications (Agile, Azure, Red Hat, Kubernetes, or similar)
Selection Process
- Online application submission
- Resume screening
- Recruiter phone interview
- Technical interview
- Hiring manager interview
- Background verification
- Final offer and onboarding
How to Apply
- Visit the official MetLife Careers website.
- Search for “Jr WebSphere Engineer” in Cary, NC.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare and upload your updated resume.
- Complete the online application form.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for recruitment updates.
