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This position is fully remote. The ideal candidate may be located anywhere in the continental United States. A Day in the Life of a Senior Software Engineer at MetLife Legal Plans: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, and own insurance tech and legal tech web applications from end to end. You will work across the full application lifecycle, from frontend development with JavaScript, React, CSS, and Material-UI to backend development with Python, Django, and Postgres, including APIs, architecture, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Responsibilities): Lead the design, architecture, and technology selection for client-facing applications, backend systems, and APIs. Build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing web applications that support business growth and evolving client needs. Own software solutions throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from discovery and design through development, testing, deployment, and production support. Develop high-quality code using modern software engineering principles, frameworks, and best practices. Translate business requirements and strategic objectives into technical solutions and actionable development plans. Establish and communicate technical standards, architectural guidelines, and development best practices across the engineering team. Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, security, and adherence to established standards. Design and implement integrations and APIs that connect internal and external systems seamlessly and efficiently. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve system performance, scalability, and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize work, resolve technical challenges, and deliver business value. Lead, coach, and mentor mid-level and junior software engineers through regular feedback, technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and career development support. Manage and drive software development projects end-to-end while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, skills, and abilities required) Bachelor’s degree in CS, MIS, or equivalent. 5+ years’ experience building web applications. Experience in technology research & development methods and tools, while demonstrating ability to sponsor and lead multi-disciplined efforts. Expert level knowledge of technology product evaluation and selection for web development. Solid hands-on experience designing, building, deploying, and supporting end-to-end solutions for customer-facing applications. Experience building applications using the Linux operating system. Demonstrated experience building modern web applications using microservices. Well-honed skills and knowledge of both agile development and the OKR framework. Familiarity with modern web development tools and frameworks, including React, Material UI, SASS, Django, Postgres, and AWS. Demonstrated ability to independently configure, run, troubleshoot, and develop within Docker-based environments, including containerized application stacks, supporting services, and local development workflows. Experience leading software development projects across the full SDLC. Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring mid-level and junior developers and helping them strengthen technical skills, engineering judgment, and career growth. Experience leveraging AI development tools, including GitHub Copilot, for code generation, testing, debugging, refactoring, and productivity gains while exercising sound engineering judgment. What Will Make You Special (Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities): Advanced knowledge of React and Django. Experience in an Agile / Scrum environment. Cloud development experience, AWS preferred. Experience building and integrating AI solutions into new and existing software, including MCP, agent frameworks, evaluation harnesses, and AI development tools. Characteristics of our Senior Software Engineer (Competencies): Solid time-management skills Leadership capabilities Business acumen Communication proficiency Problem solving/analytical skills Customer/client-focused Detail-oriented Results driven Ability to thrive in an independent work environment Travel Occasional travel may be required. Who We Are: MetLife Legal Plans is the country's largest provider of legal voluntary benefits. We have more than 40 years of experience in employee legal services and are committed to providing excellent care to our plan members, sponsors and 18,000+ attorneys. We are trusted by nearly 7 million families and more than 200 Fortune 500 companies who offer our service as an employee benefit. It’s an exciting time to join our team. We are growing quickly and have a bold vision for our future as we evolve our company to dream bigger, move faster, and use creativity and technology to build products people love. MLP's Core 4: Put customers first Be the Best Make things easier Succeed together Anticipated application close date is 11/13.This job was posted on 10/14 and is expected to close within 30 days from the posting date. Benefits snapshot. • Two Healthcare Insurance options (Traditional PPO or HSA with employer contribution) • Dental and Vision Insurance • 401(k) plan with company contribution and free access to financial advisors • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program with 23-39 days annually based on years of service, plus prorated PTO for new hires* • Free Aura® Identity Theft & Fraud Protection • Free access to the MetLife Legal Plans benefit • Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability • Corporate discounts • Market-competitive salaries with annual bonus eligibility • Nine company-paid holidays • Paid parental leave • Parking or RTA subsidy for Cleveland employees • Pet Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance • Volunteer Day • Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Financial wellness tools, education, and coaching *PTO is prorated during an employee's first year of employment based on their hire date. Employees hired in the first quarter of the year receive 18 days of PTO, those hired in the second quarter receive 16 days, employees hired in the third quarter receive 9 days, and those hired in the fourth quarter receive 7 days. PTO is awarded at the time of hire and then moves to the standard annual accrual schedule beginning January 1 of the following year Note:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate in this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the skills, aptitude and ability to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. MetLife Legal Plans 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”). 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