Early Career Technologist

About the Company

MetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management solutions to individuals and institutions across the globe. With operations in more than 40 markets, the company maintains strong leadership positions across the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Recognized among Fortune magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” and the Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, MetLife focuses on innovation, collaboration, and delivering meaningful solutions to customers worldwide.

The company’s purpose is to help colleagues, customers, and communities build a more confident future. Guided by core values such as Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead, MetLife continues to transform the financial services industry through technology and innovation.

Role Overview

The Early Career Technologist role is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about building modern software solutions. As part of MetLife’s Global Technology team, you will contribute to developing, maintaining, and supporting software applications and platforms that power digital experiences for customers worldwide.

In this role, you will work within an agile and collaborative environment, gaining exposure to modern software engineering practices, cloud-native technologies, and artificial intelligence-enabled solutions. The position provides an excellent opportunity to build scalable, secure, and intelligent systems while working alongside experienced engineers and technology professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.
Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of full stack applications including user interfaces, APIs, and data components.
Participate in peer reviews for code, solution architecture, and configuration changes.
Investigate and help resolve production incidents and service requests.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative technology solutions.
Contribute to the integration of artificial intelligence capabilities such as GenAI APIs and machine learning models into applications.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Internship or academic project experience in software development or AI/ML.
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies to deliver high-quality software.
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, or COBOL.
Basic understanding of software design principles and coding best practices.
Familiarity with database concepts, design, and development.
Basic knowledge of cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
Understanding of secure coding practices and automated testing approaches.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of Agile development practices, DevSecOps methodologies, and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with tools such as GitHub Copilot, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes.
Exposure to artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
Knowledge of prompt engineering and large language model APIs such as Azure OpenAI.
Familiarity with AI frameworks and SDKs such as LangChain, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, or Semantic Kernel.
Experience with responsive UI/UX development.
Understanding of microservices and monolithic architecture patterns.
Knowledge of containerization technologies.
Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.

Work Environment

As part of MetLife’s Global Technology team, employees work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. The role offers exposure to modern development tools, AI-enabled platforms, and agile development methodologies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MetLife is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. The company provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, nationality, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.