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Location
Cary, North Carolina
Alternative Location(s)
* Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
30-Apr-2026
Job ID
17311
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
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.
The Opportunity
The Jr. Software / Platform Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of modern web applications that contribute to MetLife’s digital platforms in the United States. This role is designed to help strengthen MetLife’s technology capabilities by enabling early-career engineers to learn, contribute, and grow while supporting customer-focused solutions. Guided by our purpose — always with you, building a more confident future — and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns, and all-weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with front-end web development, cloud technologies, and modern software delivery practices. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative Agile environment, contributing to meaningful solutions while building a strong technical foundation early in your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance front-end web features using TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
- Create reusable UI and web components following established component-based development patterns and coding standards.
- Support integration of front-end applications with RESTful APIs, validating functionality using tools such as Postman or Bruno.
- Participate in Agile team activities and contribute to code reviews, testing, and quality improvement efforts.
- Assist with application deployment and support activities, including contributing to Azure DevOps YAML pipelines and helping resolve production issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline (must be conferred prior to start date).
- Academic, internship, or project-based experience in software or web application development.
- Foundational knowledge of front-end web development using TypeScript and at least one framework such as React, Vue, or Angular.
- Basic understanding of REST APIs, software design principles, and coding best practices.
- Strong communication skills, collaboration mindset, and willingness to learn in a team-based environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to web component development patterns, including StencilJS, React, Angular, or equivalent technologies.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD concepts, or cloud platforms such as Azure.
- Introductory experience or coursework related to databases, SQL, telemetry data, or AI-enabled application features.
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 $55,800 - $76,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. 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!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, 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!
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 accommodations@metlife.com. 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.
General Information
Location
Cary, North Carolina
Alternative Location(s)
* Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
30-Apr-2026
Job ID
17311
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
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.
The Opportunity
The Jr. Software / Platform Engineer is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of modern web applications that contribute to MetLife’s digital platforms in the United States. This role is designed to help strengthen MetLife’s technology capabilities by enabling early-career engineers to learn, contribute, and grow while supporting customer-focused solutions. Guided by our purpose — always with you, building a more confident future — and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns, and all-weather performance, this is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with front-end web development, cloud technologies, and modern software delivery practices. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative Agile environment, contributing to meaningful solutions while building a strong technical foundation early in your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance front-end web features using TypeScript and modern frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
- Create reusable UI and web components following established component-based development patterns and coding standards.
- Support integration of front-end applications with RESTful APIs, validating functionality using tools such as Postman or Bruno.
- Participate in Agile team activities and contribute to code reviews, testing, and quality improvement efforts.
- Assist with application deployment and support activities, including contributing to Azure DevOps YAML pipelines and helping resolve production issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline (must be conferred prior to start date).
- Academic, internship, or project-based experience in software or web application development.
- Foundational knowledge of front-end web development using TypeScript and at least one framework such as React, Vue, or Angular.
- Basic understanding of REST APIs, software design principles, and coding best practices.
- Strong communication skills, collaboration mindset, and willingness to learn in a team-based environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to web component development patterns, including StencilJS, React, Angular, or equivalent technologies.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD concepts, or cloud platforms such as Azure.
- Introductory experience or coursework related to databases, SQL, telemetry data, or AI-enabled application features.
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 $55,800 - $76,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. 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!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, 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!
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 accommodations@metlife.com. 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.
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Align your degree to the job description
PERM requires your employer to certify the role needs a specific degree. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to Junior Software Developer, but a general IT or business degree can trigger RFEs during the I-140 stage.
Search for employers with PERM filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm whether a prospective employer has filed PERM applications for software roles. Employers with prior filings understand the process, reducing the risk they abandon sponsorship mid-application.
Clarify sponsorship timing before accepting an offer
Many employers will only start PERM after you complete a probationary period, often six to twelve months. Negotiate the sponsorship start date in writing before signing your offer letter so expectations are set from day one.
Find green-card-sponsoring Junior Software Developer roles through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Junior Software Developer positions at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Filter by EB-2 or EB-3 category to identify roles where the employer has already navigated the PERM process.
Document your specialized technical skills thoroughly
PERM audits increase when DOL determines a role's requirements seem inflated. Your offer letter and PERM filing should reference O*NET-aligned duties for software developers so the job description holds up under DOL scrutiny.
Understand EB-3 priority dates before your I-140 approval
For most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning little wait after I-140 approval. Nationals from India and China face significant backlogs, so confirm the current Visa Bulletin cutoffs with USCIS before planning your timeline.
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Does a Junior Software Developer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Junior Software Developer positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent in a relevant field like computer science or software engineering. If the role requires an advanced degree, or if you hold a master's degree and the employer structures the position accordingly, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel typically determines the category during PERM preparation.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for software developers?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap and a maximum initial stay of six years. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency and carries no annual cap on petitions, though visa number availability varies by country. The PERM process itself takes longer to initiate, often 12 to 24 months from labor certification to I-140 approval, but the outcome is permanent status rather than a renewable temporary authorization.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for software roles?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position. For Junior Software Developer roles, the employer posts the job across multiple channels, documents the results, and submits the application to DOL. Audits are common if the job requirements appear tailored to a specific foreign candidate, so the role description must align with standard O*NET definitions for software developers.
How do I find Junior Software Developer jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
The most direct approach is searching employers that already have PERM filing history for software roles. Migrate Mate lets you filter Junior Software Developer positions by green card sponsorship history, showing you which employers have completed EB-2 or EB-3 filings for comparable roles. This saves significant time compared to asking hiring managers about sponsorship willingness during early interview stages.
Can I switch employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, the AC21 portability rule allows you to move to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. For Junior Software Developer roles moving into mid-level software engineering, USCIS generally accepts this as a sufficiently similar occupation. Changing employers before that 180-day mark requires restarting the PERM process with the new employer.
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