Junior DevOps Engineer
MetLife is a leading financial services company dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. The Junior DevOps Engineer will develop and maintain software components and automation features for the Enterprise Workload Scheduler, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance platform efficiency and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain software components and automation features for the Enterprise Workload Scheduler
- Create enhancements that improve platform efficiency, reliability, and operational visibility
- Perform code reviews to ensure quality, security, and maintainability of solutions
- Collaborate with engineers and operations teams to design and deliver scheduling solutions
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of issues through code and system analysis
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 1+ years of software development experience writing, testing, and maintaining code
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, or similar) used in enterprise environments
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and participating in code reviews
- Strong problem‑solving and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience with enterprise scheduling or workload automation tools (e.g., IBM Workload Scheduler or similar)
- Exposure to automation frameworks or scripting used in DevOps or platform engineering environments
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing practices
Benefits
- Annual short-term incentive compensation
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance and legal services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer time off
- Tuition assistance
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