Software Engineer I

MetLife • Bridgewater Township, NJ

35d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

US Digital Team is looking for an Application Developer with experience in Java and React to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge software applications. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with foundational programming skills and an interest in enterprise level user experience development. Location: Hybrid schedule. Must be commutable to the following office location: Bridgewater, NJ

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with software development using Java and node js and React.
• 1+ years of experience in front-end or back-end development.
• Experience with software design principles, patterns, and algorithms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Spring Boot framework
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience in SQL or Oracle technologies.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant software applications using Java and React.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, providing innovative and effective solutions.
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Continuously evaluate and improve software development processes and practices.

Benefits

• Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families.
• We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability.
• We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees