Lead Java developers in designing and implementing enterprise applications, mentoring teams, and managing projects with a focus on microservices and agile methodologies.
Description and Requirements
Job Description - Lead Java Developer
Position Title:
GG12
Function, Responsibility Level:
Reports to (Responsibilit y Level):
Supervises:
Location:
Global Grade:
Cost Center (85 series):
Complexity:
PID/s Load Mapping:
Position Summary
One should have good hands on exposure on Core Java development. One with minimal guidance should be able to design and implement complex solutions. One should be able to adopt with new technologies or technological changes in an Agile environment. Should also have experience in leading/mentor ing team of 10+ resources.
Job Responsibiliti es
1. Design and develop complex cloud-based enterprise applications and hybrid mobile applications from the scratch.
2. Design and develop scalable and resilient micro services
3. Create and configure CI/CD and build pipelines
4. Creation of highly reusable and reliable UI components
5. High levels of ownership of systems in your team
6. Collaborate within the team and with other stake holders.
7. Writing code based on widely accepted coding principles and standards.
8. Contribute in all phases of the product development life-cycle
9. High degree of professionalis m, enthusiasm, autonomy and initiative on a daily basis
10. Demonstrate high level of ownership, leadership and drive in contributing innovative solutions.
11. Ability to work within a team environment
12. Experience interfacing with both external and internal customers at all levels
13. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and understand the necessary components of a solution through analysis, planning, evaluation of cost/benefit, testing and reporting
14. Ability to lead and mentor team (10+) resources
15. Team Goal setting and tracking
16. Stakeholder management
17. Project planning, management and tracking
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education
§ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accoun ts or related discipline
Experience
§ 12 to 15 years of hands on experience in Core Java, Advanced Java, Microservices with Leadership and Mentorship skills
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
• Java 8, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud
• Micro Services and Message Queues
• MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
• Redis, Docker, Bamboo or Jenkins
• CI/CD, Gulp or Webpack, Maven or Gradle
• Javascript (ES6), ReactJS or React Native or AngularJS, Node.JS
• Agile (Scrum) processes
• Project management
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, 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 empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services.
At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
Job Description - Lead Java Developer
Position Title:
GG12
Function, Responsibility Level:
Reports to (Responsibilit y Level):
Supervises:
Location:
Global Grade:
Cost Center (85 series):
Complexity:
PID/s Load Mapping:
Position Summary
One should have good hands on exposure on Core Java development. One with minimal guidance should be able to design and implement complex solutions. One should be able to adopt with new technologies or technological changes in an Agile environment. Should also have experience in leading/mentor ing team of 10+ resources.
Job Responsibiliti es
1. Design and develop complex cloud-based enterprise applications and hybrid mobile applications from the scratch.
2. Design and develop scalable and resilient micro services
3. Create and configure CI/CD and build pipelines
4. Creation of highly reusable and reliable UI components
5. High levels of ownership of systems in your team
6. Collaborate within the team and with other stake holders.
7. Writing code based on widely accepted coding principles and standards.
8. Contribute in all phases of the product development life-cycle
9. High degree of professionalis m, enthusiasm, autonomy and initiative on a daily basis
10. Demonstrate high level of ownership, leadership and drive in contributing innovative solutions.
11. Ability to work within a team environment
12. Experience interfacing with both external and internal customers at all levels
13. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and understand the necessary components of a solution through analysis, planning, evaluation of cost/benefit, testing and reporting
14. Ability to lead and mentor team (10+) resources
15. Team Goal setting and tracking
16. Stakeholder management
17. Project planning, management and tracking
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education
§ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accoun ts or related discipline
Experience
§ 12 to 15 years of hands on experience in Core Java, Advanced Java, Microservices with Leadership and Mentorship skills
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
• Java 8, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud
• Micro Services and Message Queues
• MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
• Redis, Docker, Bamboo or Jenkins
• CI/CD, Gulp or Webpack, Maven or Gradle
• Javascript (ES6), ReactJS or React Native or AngularJS, Node.JS
• Agile (Scrum) processes
• Project management
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, 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 empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services.
At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
Top Skills
Advanced Java
Angularjs
Bamboo
Ci/Cd
Core Java
Docker
Gradle
Gulp
Java 8
JavaScript
Jenkins
Maven
Microservices
MongoDB
Node.js
React Native
React
Redis
Spring Boot
Spring Cloud
Spring Framework
Webpack
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