MetLife is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer Developer in Cary, North Carolina. This role is a great fit for software professionals who enjoy building reliable applications, solving technical challenges, and working with collaborative teams in the financial services and insurance industry. If you’re looking to grow your engineering career with a well-established global company, this opportunity is worth exploring.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | MetLife |
| Role | Software Engineer Developer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; relevant software development experience |
| Job Location | Cary, North Carolina, USA |
| Salary | $65,200–$86,900 per year |
| Work Type | On-site / Hybrid, depending on business requirements |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry to Mid-Level |
| Industry | Insurance & Financial Service |
Job Description
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).
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, etc.).
- Basic understanding of software design principles and coding best practices
- Basic knowledge of secure coding practices and automated testing.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with tools like GitHub CoPilot, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with Database concepts, design, and development
- Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
- 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)
Selection Process
- Application submission and resume screening.
- Initial recruiter or HR screening.
- Technical assessment or technical interview.
- Interview with the hiring manager and engineering team.
- Final evaluation and background verification.
- Job offer and onboarding.
How to Apply
- Visit the official MetLife careers website.
- Search for “Software Engineer Developer” in Cary, North Carolina.
- Review the job requirements and responsibilities carefully.
- Click Apply and create or sign in to your candidate account.
- Upload your updated resume and provide the requested information.
- Submit your application and monitor your email for further communication from MetLife.
