Early Career Technologist

Job Description

About the Job

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The Team You Will Join

As part of MetLife’s Global Technology team, you will contribute to a forward-thinking group committed to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers globally. You will be involved in the development, maintenance, and support of technology applications and delivery. The team leverages AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will focus on simplifying complex processes, improving tech resiliency, and ensuring high-performing, seamless solutions that support critical life moments. This dynamic environment encourages collaboration with talented peers across various teams and functions, offering significant opportunities to expand your skills and make an impact. We invite you to join us and help drive the future of technology forward, pushing boundaries and setting new industry standards.

The Opportunity

As an Early Career Technologist, you will play a key role in developing and supporting software applications and platforms designed to help individuals build a more confident future. This position is ideal for new college graduates and early-career technologists who are passionate about creating scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions. You will work within a collaborative, agile environment, gaining valuable exposure to modern software engineering practices and AI-enabling technologies.

Employees hired for this role are expected to start full-time in Whippany, NJ in mid-June 2026.

How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.
• Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack software applications (UI, API, Data), leveraging AI tools.
• Participate in peer reviews of code, solution designs, and configurations.
• Help investigate and resolve production incidents and service requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models).

What You Need To Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related discipline must be conferred prior to the start date.
• Internship or academic project experience in software development or AI/ML.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high-quality software, as evidenced by academic or project experience.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, COBOL, etc.).
• Basic understanding of software design principles and coding best practices.
• Familiarity with Database concepts, design, and development.
• Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Basic knowledge of secure coding practices and automated testing.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

What Can Give You An Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Understanding of Agile practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with tools like GitHub CoPilot, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes.
• Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:
  • Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI)
  • AI SDKs and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, Semantic Kernel)
  • Responsive UI/UX development
  • Microservice vs. Monolithic architectures
  • Containerization
  • Relational vs. NoSQL databases

Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

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.

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