Description and Requirements
Job Description - Lead Java Developer
Position Title:
GG12
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Position Summary
One should have good hands on exposure on Core Java development. One with minimal guidance should be able to design and implement complex solutions. One should be able to adopt with new technologies or technological changes in an Agile environment. Should also have experience in leading/mentoring team of 10+ resources.
Job Responsibilities
1. Design and develop complex cloud-based enterprise applications and hybrid mobile applications from the scratch.
2. Design and develop scalable and resilient micro services
3. Create and configure CI/CD and build pipelines
4. Creation of highly reusable and reliable UI components
5. High levels of ownership of systems in your team
6. Collaborate within the team and with other stake holders.
7. Writing code based on widely accepted coding principles and standards.
8. Contribute in all phases of the product development life-cycle
9. High degree of professionalism, enthusiasm, autonomy and initiative on a daily basis
10. Demonstrate high level of ownership, leadership and drive in contributing innovative solutions.
11. Ability to work within a team environment
12. Experience interfacing with both external and internal customers at all levels
13. Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and understand the necessary components of a solution through analysis, planning, evaluation of cost/benefit, testing and reporting
14. Ability to lead and mentor team (10+) resources
15. Team Goal setting and tracking
16. Stakeholder management
17. Project planning, management and tracking
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education
§ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance/Accounts or related discipline
Experience
§ 12 to 15 years of hands on experience in Core Java, Advanced Java, Microservices with Leadership and Mentorship skills
Knowledge and skills (general and technical)
• Java 8, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud
• Micro Services and Message Queues
• MongoDB or other NoSQL databases
• Redis, Docker, Bamboo or Jenkins
• CI/CD, Gulp or Webpack, Maven or Gradle
• Javascript (ES6), ReactJS or React Native or AngularJS, Node.JS
• Agile (Scrum) processes
• Project management
Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training - if required)
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Working Relationships
Internal Contacts
(and purpose of relationship):
§ MetLife internal partners
External Contacts
(and purpose of relationship) - If Applicable
§ MetLife external partners
Enclosures:
MetLife Values :
Our purpose and values
Our purpose is why we are in business and reflects what we stand for and believe in. Our purpose is to help people pursue more from life . Our values are how we achieve that purpose, through an expression of who we are, what we stand for as a company and how we conduct our business :
Put Customers First
Caring for and respecting customers is core to everything we do. It defines our work and shapes the culture for our people, radiating out to our shareholders and communities.
Be The Best
We are relentless in our search for new and better ways of doing things. As a leader in our industry, we constantly raise the bar, take calculated risks and learn quickly from our mistakes.
Make Things Easier
Products in our industry aren't always easy to understand. That's why we are always looking for simpler ways to connect customers to the best solutions. By doing this, we aim to exceed their expectations and build trust.
Succeed Together
United by our purpose, we live by a collective commitment to honesty, integrity and diversity. We are open and inclusive, proudly taking and applying the best ideas from every part of our company.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, 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 empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services.
At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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What We Do
Named among the World’s Most Admired Companies™ by Fortune and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025, MetLife is leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for more than 155 years. At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities. Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.
Why Work With Us
At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.
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