• Junior Software Engineer

    MetLife (Cary, NC)


     

    * Cary, NC

    How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

    * 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.

    * Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.

    * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions.

    * Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models).

    What You Will Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

    * A bachelor's degree with exposure to technology, software development, AI/ML, or other technical areas.

    * Internship or project experience in software development or AI/ML.

    * Experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or any other modern language).

    Preferred Qualifications

    * Demonstrated proficiency in technology as part of a personal, academic, or professional project.

    * Strong academic record or demonstrated extracurricular success (research, projects) in any field

    * Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:

    * Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI)

    * Responsive UI/UX development

    * Relational vs. NoSQL databases

    * Exposure to cloud-native application development and deployment on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.

    * Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience.

    * Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

     

    Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require MetLife sponsorship or support for an immigration-related employment benefit (e.g., work permit or temporary work visa) in any capacity now or in the future.

    Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

    If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

     

    MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.