Software Platform Engineer I

Description and Requirements

• 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.
• We are seeking a highly skilled Software/Platform Engineer, a position with hands-on in Java SpringBoot with Azure development. He/she will be responsible for hands-on development, design and technical solutions that are primarily based on Microsoft Azure and Java/SpringBoot technologies. 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 requires 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 Responsibilites:
• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices and REST APIs using Spring Boot.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services.
• Implement cloud-native solutions using Microsoft Azure, including deployment, configuration, and monitoring.
• Work with containerization platforms such as Docker and orchestration frameworks (Kubernetes preferred).
• Write well-structured SQL queries and optimize database performance across relational systems.
• Document specifications and translate tech requirement into software application modules
• Ensure adherence to RESTful architecture principles and API best practices.