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Location
Tampa, Florida
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
18-Jun-2026
Job ID
18579
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
MetLife Investments IT is looking for a curious, motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our Investments IT Global Accounting team in Tampa. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career technologist or recent graduate who wants to build real-world software, learn modern engineering practices, and work with emerging technologies including AI, automation, cloud-native platforms, and DevSecOps.
In this role, you’ll be supported by experienced engineers and business partners as you grow your technical skills, learn the Investments IT accounting domain, and contribute to solutions that help transform how our business operates. You’ll have opportunities to experiment, solve meaningful problems, collaborate across teams, and bring fresh ideas to a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and practical impact.
You will receive hands-on mentorship, structured onboarding, and opportunities to build confidence as you grow into a full-stack engineering role. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, enjoys solving problems, communicates well, and has hands-on experience from internships, academic projects, personal projects, or early professional work.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn the Investments IT accounting domain, team tools, and development practices while contributing to guided onboarding, documentation, and knowledge-building activities.
- Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions under the guidance of senior engineers and product partners.
- Participate in Agile team ceremonies, backlog refinement, and spec-driven development sessions by capturing notes, asking questions, and helping clarify requirements.
- Assist with user stories, acceptance criteria, test cases, documentation updates, and low-risk production support activities to help improve application quality and team delivery.
- Explore opportunities to apply AI, automation, and modern engineering tools to simplify processes, improve team efficiency, and support business transformation.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.
- Internship or academic project experience in software development or AI/ML.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., .net/C#, swl, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, etc.).
- Basic understanding of software design principles and coding best practices.
- Familiarity with database concepts, design, and development.
- Basic exposure to cloud-native technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Basic knowledge of secure coding practices and automated testing.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to one or more of the following is a plus but not required:
- Understanding of Agile practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with tools like GitHub Copilot, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes.
- Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:
- Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI)
- AI SDKs and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, Semantic Kernel)
- Responsive UI/UX development
- Microservice vs. Monolithic architectures
- Containerization
- Relational vs. NoSQL databases
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary for this position is $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
Tampa, Florida
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
18-Jun-2026
Job ID
18579
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
MetLife Investments IT is looking for a curious, motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our Investments IT Global Accounting team in Tampa. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career technologist or recent graduate who wants to build real-world software, learn modern engineering practices, and work with emerging technologies including AI, automation, cloud-native platforms, and DevSecOps.
In this role, you’ll be supported by experienced engineers and business partners as you grow your technical skills, learn the Investments IT accounting domain, and contribute to solutions that help transform how our business operates. You’ll have opportunities to experiment, solve meaningful problems, collaborate across teams, and bring fresh ideas to a team that values innovation, continuous learning, and practical impact.
You will receive hands-on mentorship, structured onboarding, and opportunities to build confidence as you grow into a full-stack engineering role. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, enjoys solving problems, communicates well, and has hands-on experience from internships, academic projects, personal projects, or early professional work.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn the Investments IT accounting domain, team tools, and development practices while contributing to guided onboarding, documentation, and knowledge-building activities.
- Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions under the guidance of senior engineers and product partners.
- Participate in Agile team ceremonies, backlog refinement, and spec-driven development sessions by capturing notes, asking questions, and helping clarify requirements.
- Assist with user stories, acceptance criteria, test cases, documentation updates, and low-risk production support activities to help improve application quality and team delivery.
- Explore opportunities to apply AI, automation, and modern engineering tools to simplify processes, improve team efficiency, and support business transformation.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related discipline is required.
- Internship or academic project experience in software development or AI/ML.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., .net/C#, swl, Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, etc.).
- Basic understanding of software design principles and coding best practices.
- Familiarity with database concepts, design, and development.
- Basic exposure to cloud-native technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Basic knowledge of secure coding practices and automated testing.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to one or more of the following is a plus but not required:
- Understanding of Agile practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with tools like GitHub Copilot, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes.
- Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:
- Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI)
- AI SDKs and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, Semantic Kernel)
- Responsive UI/UX development
- Microservice vs. Monolithic architectures
- Containerization
- Relational vs. NoSQL databases
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary for this position is $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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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems is the strongest foundation. Unrelated degrees paired with bootcamp certificates often trigger Requests for Evidence.
Search LCA filings to find active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filings for software developer roles. This surfaces companies that have already filed for positions matching yours, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
Employers enrolled in E-Verify are already set up for employment eligibility verification, which signals readiness to handle work authorization paperwork. Check E-Verify enrollment status before investing time in a multi-round interview process.
Understand the prevailing wage tier your role falls under
Junior developer roles typically fall at DOL wage Level I or II. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and metro area before negotiating an offer, since your salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage.
Time your job search around the H-1B cap cycle
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, target employers at least four to five months before your OPT expires so they can register in time and file a full petition if selected.
Review the O*NET profile for your specific job duties
The O*NET occupation profile for software developers outlines the tasks and knowledge requirements USCIS uses to evaluate specialty occupation status. Align your resume and offer letter language with these descriptions to reduce the risk of an RFE.
H-1B Visa Junior Software Developer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a junior-level title affect H-1B specialty occupation approval?
The job title alone doesn't determine approval. USCIS evaluates whether the actual duties require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Junior roles that involve writing production code, architecting features, or working within an engineering team under defined technical requirements routinely qualify, provided the employer documents the degree requirement in the job description and LCA.
Can I get H-1B sponsorship as a new graduate without prior U.S. work experience?
Yes. H-1B eligibility is based on the job's degree requirement, not years of experience. Many employers sponsor H-1B petitions for new graduates, particularly those already on OPT. The key is landing a role with a company that has an established immigration program and is willing to file before the cap registration deadline in March.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for software developers?
Technology companies, consulting firms, financial services companies, and large enterprises with in-house engineering teams are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for software developer roles. Companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for software developer positions in prior years are the most reliable candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for developer roles, so you can focus your search on confirmed sponsors.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off as a junior developer?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During that window, you can't work, but you can interview and negotiate offers. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends, you can start working once the petition is received by USCIS.
Does my employer need to pay H-1B filing fees for a junior software developer role?
USCIS requires employers, not employees, to pay the I-129 petition fee, the ACWIA training fee, and the fraud prevention and detection fee. Employers with 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees pay reduced versions of some fees. An employer asking you to cover these costs is violating DOL rules, and you can report it to the Wage and Hour Division.