Software engineer - full stack at MetLife Cary, NC

Software engineer - full stack job at MetLife. Cary, NC. Location: Hybrid schedule. Must be in commutable distance to Cary, NC; Greenville, SC; Clarks Summit, PA. Working Schedule: Full-time. Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Relocation Assistance Available: No. Job ID: 13926. Posted Date: 15-Dec-2025. Description and Requirements MetLife seeks a Full Stack Software Engineer to deliver design, engineering, and implementation support for enterprise applications. This role collaborates with Agile Delivery Teams, Business and IT Leaders, and partners to provide technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, focusing on solution design, security, development, debugging, and production support. Key Responsibilities Member of Agile/Scrum team performing low-level design, development, and maintenance of applications using JAVA REST APIs, Azure Cloud, and SQL DB. Participates in technical design, development, implementation and maintenance of application systems; responsible for backend development. Create and/or enhance CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment of applications. Participates in the investigation and resolution of production incidents, problems, and service requests. Create and update necessary technical documentation. Ensure high code quality and security standards. Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. 3+ years of experience in enterprise applications development using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST API technologies. Experience building application infrastructures and working with SQL-like relational databases. Experience with Git-based repositories (GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure Repos). Experience in deploying and maintaining web applications across web, application, and database servers. Experience with agile methodologies and tools (Azure DevOps). Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field. Knowledge of AKS, Azure, Docker, Synapse. Experience managing CI/CD pipelines (Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Artifactory). Design experience with use cases, features, and user stories. Exposure to Microsoft Azure tools and modern AI concepts (generative AI, machine learning, large language models, conversational AI). SAFe Agile certification. Commitment to secure, high-quality code and strong communication, professionalism, and time management 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. Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. The expected salary range for this position is 79,675 - 112,500. Benefits we offer: 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! MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr