Associate Software Engineer II

Requirements

Description and Requirements

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with 1–2 years of hands-on development experience. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, strong proficiency in relational databases. A passion for learning new technologies and leveraging modern developer productivity tools like GitHub Copilot is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust Java-based applications and microservices.
• Optimize database design and queries for performance and scalability.
• Code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce best practices.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines or equivalent tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Continuously explore and adopt new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in development and production environments.
  
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 1 - 2 years of experience in Java development, with experience in Spring Boot and RESTful APIs.
• Deep understanding of databases Oracle and SQL.
• Experience with Git, GitHub.
• Exposure to developer productivity tools such as GitHub Copilot, IntelliJ IDEA, and code linters.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  
  
  

Language:

• Business proficiency in English. Japanese language knowledge required at N2/N3 level proficiency.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
  
  
  

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazines list of the "Worlds Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, 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!

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