Software Development Engineer II

Company: MetLife
Location: New Port Richey
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Role Value Proposition:
Are you a full stack engineer interested in the design and coding of complex problems? Do you have the mindset to work in a DevOps world? Do you have a passion for interfacing with business teams and system designers to design, code, test and implement application programs?
Within MetLife's Investments Technology division, this Software Development Engineer role is responsible for the design, development and implementation of applications following Agile lifecycle methodology. The candidate will work with investment securities and structured products systems and is expected to have experience in developing end to end technical solutions to solve complex business problems

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts analysis of organizational needs and goals for the development and implementation of application systems.
• Responsible for detailed technical design and development of applications using existing and emerging technology platforms.
• Ability to interact with business partners and other organizations internal and external to MetLife
• Agile Sprint Planning -- estimation, user story breakdown, user story review and feedback
• Building unit test scripts, fix any defects found in QA and UAT testing, and creating automated test scripts using defined tool for ServiceNow.
• Monitors operating efficiency of existing application systems.
• Motivate and drive innovation within the team Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
  Required:
  • Bachelor--s degree required with major in related field preferred (Computer Science, Engineering, MIS/CIS, etc.)
  • 2+ years-- experience in Software Development and strong technical experience with building enterprise scale in a hybrid cloud (Azure) model
  • 2+ years of development with .NET, C#, SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS in a distributed environment
  • Understanding of release code management and a CI/CD pipeline
  • Agile methodology
  • Ability to contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and partnership with a willingness to proactively share knowledge and advocate for a changing organization. Preferred:
    • Experience with investments, securities, or accounting field
    • Azure DevOps experience - GIT, SonarCube, MSTest
    • Excellent communication skills including proactively provide appropriate level insights, collaborate with individuals to become a trusted partner
    • Knowledge of SAFe Business Category
      Investments IT
      
      Travel
      Negligible
      
      Number of Openings
      1
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      At MetLife, we--re leading the global transformation of an industry we--ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we--re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
      MetLife:
      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 help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
      
      We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies."
      
      MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.
      
      We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.
      
      MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
      
      MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
      
      Requisition #: 120963
      

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