Software/Platform Engineer I

Requirements

Description and Requirements

Position:

Software/Platform Engineer II

Job Location: Hyderabad, IndiaWork Arrangement: HybridLine of Business: Sub-Line of Business: EMEA TechnologyDepartment: Tech Org: GOSC Operations 41165Assignment Category Grade: Full-time

GG10

Technical Skills: Java -- Java Microservice, Core JavaHiring Manager: Rajdip Pal / respective regional CIOs

Role Value Proposition

The MetLife EMEA Technology organization is evolving to enable MetLife’s New Frontier strategy. With a strong vision in place, we are a function focused on driving digital technology strategies for key technology functions within MetLife including. In partnership with our business leaders, we develop and deliver seamless technology experiences to our employees across the entire employee lifecycle. Our vision and mission is to create innovative, transformative and contemporary technology solutions to empower our leaders and employees so they can focus on what matters most, our customers. We are technologists with strong business acumen focused on developing our talent to continually transform and innovate.As part of Tech Talent Transformation (T3) agenda, MetLife is establishing a Technology Center in India. This technology center will perform as an integrated organization between onshore, offshore, and strategic vendor partners in an Agile delivery model.We are seeking a highly skilled Software/Platform Engineer II , a senior position with hands-on in Java technology. He/she should be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of software development solutions within a defined system, platform or product, based on a set of standards and processes which establish consistency across the enterprise data, reduce risk and promote efficiencies in support of the organization’s goals and objectives. This family can be used for both roles that require a complete technology stack of capabilities as well as roles that require to work on a single technology stack, application or platform.Software or Platform engineering role can be used where the work require a minimal amount of technology stack capabilities, work on a single application or roles that support platforms, SaaS, COTS

Key Relationships:

Internal Stake Holder – EMEA ART Leader, ART Leadership team, India EMEA Technology AVP, and Business process Owners for EMEA Technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the creation of architectural specifications, ensuring feasibility, functionality, and integration with existing systems and/or SaaS platforms in a limited capacity.
• Participate in the collection and documentation of user requirements as well as the development of user stories and estimates with software, strategic platforms and/or COTS.
• Participates in technical design, development, implementation and maintenance of application systems. Responsible for front or backend development, with an understanding of both and/or responsible for SaaS and/or COTS delivery.
• Participate in peer reviews of solution designs, related code, and/or related SaaS and/or COTS configuration.
• Participates in the investigation and resolution of production management incidents, problems, and service requests (in partnership with SaaS providers for Platforms).
• Supports production applications/platforms (in partnership with SaaS providers for Platforms)
• Identifies innovative solutions to technical challenges
  

Education:

• Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent.
  

Technical Stack:

Main Skill: Java; Skills - Java Microservice,

• Competencies: Basic Experience
• Collaboration
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively to ensure results are achieved
• Agile Practices
• DevSecOps, CI/CD
• Collaboration Tools
• Product/Business/Industry experience
• Application Design/Architecture
• Cloud Native Technologies
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively to ensure results are achieved
• Collaboration: Proven track record collaborating and working effectively in a global and multi-cultural environment (e.g. Japanese)
• Diverse environment: Can-do attitude and ability to work in a high paced environment
  

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance technical innovation with business value delivery.
• Business acumen: A level-headed, clear communicator to gain detailed level of understanding of organizational business requirements and business dynamics.
• Self-Motivated and able to work independently.
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative
• Team Player
• Decisive
• Supportive
• Passionate
• Professional
• Accountable
  

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, 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 empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services.At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!