Software Platform Engineer

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
MetLife is the leading provider of Group Benefits. The Group Benefits Solutions Delivery organization is a diverse team of technologist, all working towards the common goal of ensuring the customer is at the center of everything we do. As a Software Engineer II on the US Digital team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our digital platform, directly impacting customer satisfaction and driving business growth. You will be responsible for delivering technical design and development of cross functional, multiplatform application systems to solve complex business problems. The role will be a highly focused on technology driver supporting the digital platform and enablement by creating innovative solutions in support of the unique products being envisioned for the business. Drive adoption and evangelizing new technology and key process improvements within the technology department.
Key Responsibilities:
• Designs and codes programs; creates test transactions and runs tests to find errors and revise programs.
• Writes documentation that describes technical designs and implementation details.
• Writes new programs of moderate complexity and scope, working with basic applications systems designs and specifications and utilizing standard procedures and techniques.
• Interfaces with Sr. Engineers and architect to design, code, test and implement application programs.
• Assists in developing application specifications.
• Participates in post- implementation reviews of both application development content and process to maximize and share learning.
• Provide technical support to technical vendor resources.
• Designs and codes business process models.
• Designs and codes business rules and algorithm
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
• Strong hands-on experience with tools like Java/Jscript, Groovy, React, Remix, Nano, MongoDB and Adobe AEM/CMS.
• CI/CD (GitHub/BitBucket/UCD/SonarQube), Agile, DevOps/Lean experience to ensure that project adapts to digital platform ecosystem
• Strong Software Development Life Cycle knowledge and experience, or comparable methodologies
• Microsoft Suite of Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio (or other design tools) along with AGILE management tools (Azure Devops/JIRA)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with focused attention to details, as well as, demonstrated professionalism and time/task management skills; ability to establish strong relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to apply analysis to actionable insights.
• Provide E2e technical support throughout project lifecycle around technology platforms, solution design, security, debugging, profiling, performance tuning, data modelling, and REST API design
• Understanding of design principles in driving excellent customer experience and Net Promotor Score (NPS) through digital transformation
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
Preferred:
• Experience in high transaction, public facing digital experiences.
• Background working in Financial Services, Insurance and/or Banking
• Technical experience integrating on-premise solutions with cloud-based solutions
• Systems analyst skills and technical background to support review of technical proposals for IT projects and systems
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!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, 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!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
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