Jr. Software/Platform Engineer

Requirements

Description and Requirements

Role Value Proposition:

This role is responsible for integrating testing, development, and design principles throughout every phase of the system development life cycle (SDLC). The position demonstrates proficiency in building test automation frameworks and tools while also applying manual testing techniques as needed, in line with established best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with software engineers to identify code defects and regressions
• Validate application functionality by implementing test strategies, automation frameworks, tools, and dashboards
• Participate in planning and documenting basic test strategies and acceptance criteria based on customer needs
• Participate in test execution for new builds and regression testing, analyze reports, and troubleshoot and investigate failures
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve basic issues, document defects, and create and manage bug reports
• Continuously identify opportunities to innovate and improve the testing process to drive efficiency
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., copilots and automation frameworks) to design, build, and optimize scalable software and platform solutions
• Collaborate on the design and integration of AI-enabled systems, ensuring performance, security, and alignment with business requirements
• Review, validate, and enhance AI-generated code and solutions, identifying risks, edge cases, and opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to platform engineering practices, including cloud-native architectures, CI/CD pipelines, and the automation of development workflows
• Strong team player with the ability to learn quickly
• Proactive work style
• Delivery-focused
• Customer-focused
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Build trusted relationships and collaborate across global, diverse, and cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
  
  
  

Qualifications and Skills:

Core Competencies:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years' experience in a similar role
• Experience using code repositories and tools such as Git, JIRA, Confluence, or similar platforms
• Experience with mocks and stubs, as well as building virtualized assets using service virtualization tools
• Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)
• Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)
• Experience working in an Agile environment with engineering scrum teams
• Experience with continuous integration, testing, delivery, and deployment, as well as SecDevOps culture, tools, and implementation
• Insurance/Finance industry experience
  
  
  

Work conditions:

Official employment according to the Labor Code of Ukraine;

Social package including Medical insurance, Life insurance, Critical illness insurance, Passive war risks coverage for the Employee and their closest relatives; Gym reimbursement, Work from home compensation etc.;

Annual salary review;

Annual bonus based on performance;

Access to educational courses and platforms;

In-house mentoring programs;

Hybrid work model;

New office in the city center.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, 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!