The Software Platform Engineer II is responsible for developing software applications, utilizing Core Java and Spring Boot, and working with microservices architecture. The role involves building applications from scratch and collaborating with distributed teams in Agile environments.
Description and Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, 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 our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 4-7 years of hands-on experience in software development
- Strong expertise in Core Java, Spring boot, OOP concepts, SQL and database design , Rest APIs, JSON, GIT Enterprises and JavaScript (React or Angular)
- Experience building applications from scratch
- Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Hands-on exposure to Kafka / queues / messaging systems
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized deployments
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Solid understanding of Data structures & algorithms, System design and architecture and Software engineering principles
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science or related field
- Experience in Insurance/Disability domain
- Exposure to AI tools / GitHub Copilot / modern developer productivity tools
- Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments
- Ability to work with cross-functional and distributed teams
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, 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 our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
#BI-Hybrid
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