Software Platform Engineer I

MetLife; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a Full Stack Engineer with strong backend architecture and frontend skills to build scalable cloud-based systems. You will work on microservices, authentication, and real-time features while integrating AI/LLM capabilities into products.

The role emphasizes CI/CD, containerization, security, and Azure cloud services, including AKS and Cosmos DB. You’ll collaborate across teams to deliver robust, accessible UI and backend systems at scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full stack development experience.
• Strong backend experience (.NET/Node.js/Spring Boot/Express.js).
• Proficiency in React.js and modern frontend tooling.
• Experience with microservice architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with AI/ML workflows integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full stack applications using React, .NET, Node.js, Spring Boot, and Express.js.
• Architect and implement scalable microservices with clear boundaries.
• Design complex database schemas with Redis, SQL/NoSQL.
• Develop real-time features with WebSockets, SignalR, or Kafka.
• Implement secure authentication using OAuth2, JWT, and AAD.
• Apply network security practices (HTTPS, CORS, CSRF, rate limiting).
• Manage CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Build and deploy Docker containers and manage AKS/Azure App Services.
• Leverage Azure data services (Blob Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).
• Collaborate on UI/UX design and frontend architecture.

Skills

Full stack expertise

Backend development

Frontend development

Cloud & DevOps

CI/CD

Security best practices

Real-time features

WebSockets / Kafka

OAuth2 / JWT

Azure cloud services

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Redis

Azure SQL

Cosmos DB

Job description

Job Description:

About The Role

We are hiring a Full Stack Engineer with strong backend architecture skills, frontend proficiency, and deep experience in cloud-based development. This role involves building scalable systems with a focus on CI/CD, containerization, security, and real-time integrations. You’ll work on microservices, authentication/authorization, and network-aware design, while also contributing to UI design and frontend architecture. You'll contribute to the full software development lifecycle with a key focus on integrating AI and Large Language Model (LLM) capabilities into our products.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full stack applications using React, .NET, Node.js, Spring Boot, and Express.js.
• Architect and implement microservices with clean separation of concerns and scalability.
• Design and optimize complex database schemas, including Redis caching, SQL/NoSQL, and data modeling.
• Develop real-time features using WebSockets, SignalR, or Kafka.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization using OAuth2, JWT, and Azure Active Directory (AAD).
• Apply network security best practices including HTTPS, CORS, CSRF, rate limiting, firewall rules, and private endpoints.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Build and deploy Docker containers and manage infrastructure using Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure App Services.
• Work with Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and other Azure-native data services.
• Collaborate on UI/UX design, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and responsiveness across platforms.
• Maintain frontend codebases with strong repo management, component reuse, and design system integration.
• Integrate third‑party APIs and services with secure and efficient patterns.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on system design, performance tuning, and feature planning.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in full stack development.
• Strong backend development in .NET, Node.js, Spring Boot, and Express.js.
• Proficiency in React.js and modern frontend tooling.
• Experience with UI/UX design principles, responsive layouts, and component libraries (e.g., Material UI, Ant Design).
• Experience with microservice architecture, RESTful APIs, and event‑driven systems.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Experience with Redis, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with the core concepts of AI development to integrate with AI workflows using Python libraries like FastAPI, LangChain, and LangGraph.
• Real‑time communication using WebSockets, gRPC, or Kafka.
• CI/CD experience with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services including Azure Active Directory (AAD), Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure App Services, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Strong repo management practices using Git (monorepo/multirepo strategies).
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, load balancing, firewalls, VPNs).

Additional Tech Stack Exposure (Preferred)

• TypeScript, Next.js, Tailwind CSS
• GraphQL, Apollo Client/Server
• Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• Terraform, Pulumi (Infrastructure as Code)
• ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, Kafka
• gRPC, OpenAPI/Swagger

Nice to Have

• Japanese language proficiency is a strong advantage.
• Experience working in agile teams and cross-cultural environments.