Location
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Alternative Location(s)
- Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina
- Posting Location: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Horaires de Travail
Temps plein
Arrangement de Travail
Hybride
Déplacement requis
10%
Aide à la réinstallation possible
Non
Date d'envoi
19-Jun-2026
ID de l'emploi
18525
Description et exigences
The Team You Will Join
When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Java and React to lead a team of talented developers in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge software applications. As a Lead, you will be responsible for technical leadership, mentoring team members, and driving the successful delivery of high-quality software products.
Key Responsibilities
* Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and guidance to the team, ensuring the implementation of best practices and industry standards.
* Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant software applications using Java and React.
* Architecture: Contribute to the architecture and design of software systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
* Code Review: Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
* Mentorship: Mentor and coach junior developers, fostering their growth and development.
* Project Management: Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
* Problem Solving: Identify and resolve complex technical issues, providing innovative and effective solutions.
* Testing: Implement comprehensive testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability.
* Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve software development processes and practices.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
* 4+ years of experience in front-end development using React/ Angular and backend development using Java Spring Boot, or ASP, C#, VB.NET.
* Strong understanding of software design principles, patterns, and algorithms.
* Experience in leading and mentoring software development teams.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* 6+ years of experience in front-end development using React and backend development using Java Spring Boot or Node.js.
* 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.
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 $110,000 - $140,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the 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 our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. 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.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.