Sr. Software Dev Engineer Test

MetLif; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Vision & dental insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

MetLife’s Global Technology team seeks a software quality professional to design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks. You will analyze incidents, track defects, and back up Scrum Leads while guiding test automation across lines of business using GitHub Copilot and JUnit.

Training and cross-team collaboration are essential. The role requires strong experience in Agile/Scrum, Java, Selenium, and Azure, with a focus on test reports, data validation, and risk-based actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related field (will accept foreign education equivalent) and four (4) years of experience with Agile/Scrum, Java, Selenium, and Azure.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related field (will accept foreign education equivalent) and two (2) years of experience with Agile/Scrum, Java, Selenium, and Azure.
• Experience producing clear test reports, defect summaries, release notes, and translating findings into business impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks.
• Perform analysis and tracking of incidents.
• Backup Scrum Lead, supporting agile ceremonies and team coordination.
• Lead test automation for Image & Workflow Initiatives across LOBs using GitHub Copilot for DevOps improvements and Junit Test cases.
• Defect trend tracking and reporting.
• Incident research and recommend application updates.
• Train with multiple Scrum Leads on scope and DSU duties.
• Train with IBM on FileNet and CMOD features across teams.
• Focus on enterprise correspondence generation (Life, Annuity, Dental, RIS).

Skills

Java

Selenium WebDriver

Azure

Agile/Scrum

Test Automation

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related field

Master’s degree in CS/EE or related field

Tools

GitHub Copilot

FileNet

CMOD

Job description

When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks. Perform analysis and tracking of incidents. Serve as a backup Scrum Lead, supporting agile ceremonies and team coordination. Lead test automation for Image & Workflow Initiatives across lines of business (LOBs) utilizing GitHub Copilot for DevOps improvements and Junit Test cases. Perform defect trend tracking and reporting. Perform incident research and recommend application updates. Train with multiple Scrum Leads on scope and DSU duties. Train with IBM on key tool features crossing teams (FileNet, CMOD). Focus on enterprise correspondence generation (Life, Annuity, Dental, RIS).

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related field (will accept foreign education equivalent) and four (4) years of experience performing software development using Agile/Scrum, Java, Selenium, and Azure. Will also accept Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related field (will accept foreign education equivalent) and two (2) years of experience performing software development using Agile/Scrum, Java, Selenium, and Azure. Skills required:- Experience producing clear and professional test reports, defect summaries, release notes, and translating technical findings into business impact, risks, and recommended actions.- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, including hands on participation in ceremonies and using Java, Selenium WebDriver, Azure, SQL, TOSCA, Cucumber, and TestNG for development, automation, data validation, and test execution.- Automation experience, including designing, developing, executing, and maintaining automated test cases, reusable components, and frameworks within CI/CD pipelines.- Experience evaluating requirements, tickets, usage flows, and end to end workflows; identifying risks and gaps; validating data integrity; and proposing process or test improvements based on root cause analysis.- Experience troubleshooting automation failures, improve test stability and coverage, and provide structured, timely updates on progress, blockers, and mitigation plans.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $133,400 - 172,200. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please .

About MetLife

Recognizedon Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies",Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companiesto Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of theworld’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities,employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutionalcustomers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positionsin the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purposeis simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world atlarge create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our corevalues - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, andThink Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financialservices. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. 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.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 60 days from the listed posting date.