Software/Platform Engineer I

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

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a skilled API and middleware developer to join its EMEA Technology organization in India. You will design and implement API integrations using ESB/middleware platforms, participate in all SDLC phases, and collaborate with global teams to deliver robust digital solutions.

The role requires hands-on experience with IBM ACE or similar ESB tools, Java, Spring, Web Services, SQL databases, and Linux.

Qualifications

• Experience designing APIs and integrating systems using ESB/middleware.
• Hands-on with Java, SQL databases, and Linux in enterprise environments.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of cloud environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the SDLC.
• Design and develop APIs using ESB/middleware platforms.
• Work with Java, Web Services, Tomcat, Spring Boot, and related libraries.
• Contribute to technical documentation and design reviews.
• Support QA/UAT and production issue resolution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across global teams.
• Adhere to IT controls and architectural standards.

Skills

ESB / middleware development

API design

Java

SQL databases

Linux

DevOps / CI-CD

Cloud environment

Agile

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

IBM ACE

Azure DevOps

Jira

Job description

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.

Key Relationships

Internal Stake Holder – EMEA ART Leader, ART Leadership team, India EMEA Technology AVP, and Business process Owners for EMEA Technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in all phases of the SDLC.
• Design and development skills using Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)/middleware technologies such as IBM’s ACE, other Integration tools.
• Experience in Linux, ESQL, Java, Web Services, Tomcat, Spring boot, along with good knowledge of jQuery, Java and JavaScript based libraries required.
• Deal with system integration and contributing to technical documentation.
• Participating in project planning sessions to analyze business requirements.
• Participating in design reviews to improve designs.
• Taking part in code reviews to ensure that solutions are aligned to predefined architectural specifications.
• Reducing company costs by implementing better and more efficient services.
• Adhering to strict IT Control Policies.
• Document specifications and translate tech requirement into software application modules.
• Support QA and UAT teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Manage relationships and expectations with key project stakeholders.
• Ability to understand and communicate complicated business concepts.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent

Technical Skills

• Main Skill: Strong experience in Information technology in designing and developing APIs using Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)/middleware platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with relational and SQL databases and IBM ACE v11 or more.
• Hands-on experience in requirements definition and analysis (writing use cases, data mapping artifacts, creating swaggers, etc.)
• Experience in an Agile & Dev Ops Methodology environment.
• Experience developing in Cloud environment is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to work on multiple small to medium scale projects in parallel.
• Demonstrate analytical and In-depth problem-solving skills.
• Collaboration Tools
• Product/Business/Industry experience
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively to ensure results are achieved
• Collaboration: Proven track record collaborating and working effectively in a global and multi-cultural environment
• Diverse environment: Can-do attitude and ability to work in a high paced environment
• Ability to support CI/CD pipeline setup and operations

Preferred

• Experience in the Insurance industry is a significant advantage
• IBM IIB/ACE certification
• Development experience in Cloud mainly in Azure ecosystems.
• Experience working with Agile Project Management tools namely Jira and Azure DevOps.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance technical innovation with business value delivery.
• Business acumen: A level-headed, clear communicator to gain detailed level of understanding of organizational business requirements and business dynamics.
• Self-Motivated and able to work independently.
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative
• Team Player
• Decisive
• Supportive
• Passionate
• Professional
• Accountable