Software Engineer II

Description and Requirements
Primary Skills
• Develop and maintain integration solutions using Pega platform.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot high performance Pega Applications.
• Experience in Pega Unit Testing, testing Automation.
• Demonstrate Strong Data modelling skills to ensure stability, performance tailor made for PRPC.
• Experience in PRPC based reporting tools.
• Ensure high performance and reliability of integration solutions.
• Gather and translate requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Good understanding of Pega integration with RESTful API design principles.
• Experience with Pega security and authentication mechanisms.
• Work with Caching implementations, Logging Framework, and Exception handling in Pega.
• Working experience with Pega RPA Module
• Manage authentication and token management, Users, User groups.
• Demonstrate strong experience with Pega Constellation.
• Understand integration patterns and best practices.
• Utilize experience with Pega parallel processing.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Investigate and resolve production management incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Identifies and implements operating efficiency solutions for specific product feature. Assists in upgrading or patching applications/platforms as needed.
• Investigate and resolve escalated production incidents, problems, and service requests.
• Implementation of technology best practices, architecture and technology stack including adoption of cloud, AI/Data, and other relevant emerging technology that is fit-for-purpose.
Secondary Skills
• Below are good to have understanding in any of the below tools, technologies Java / Containers/ Security/Azure DevOps
• Good understanding of web services security, JSON and XML technologies.
• Experience with basic understanding of multi-threading, Load capability of System.
• Hands on experience in developing microservices and RESTful APIs using Spring boot.
• Experience with basic Java and relevant frameworks.
• Fair knowledge on basic Linux commands and shell scripting to perform day to day activities.
• Develop and deploy applications using containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Monitor and optimize DevOps workflows for continuous improvement.
Candidate Qualifications:
Education:
• Bachelor of Computer Science or equivalent
Experience:
• Minimum 6+ years in development using Pega Platform experience to drive digital transformation in financial services or technology domain

• Hands-on experience in developing and implementing applications using Pega 8.6+ platform and Pega Constellation and deploy solutions on cloud native patterns, public cloud (e.g. Microsoft Azure), Restful APIs.
• Preferred to have PCSA, CSSA certifications.
• Experience in developing mission critical applications, highly resilient, secure and performant from scratch in a complex and regulated environments will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in software development lifecycle including CI/CD, test driven development, domain driven design and Agile ways of working (including shift-left)

Skills and Competencies:
• Competencies
o Communication: Ability to communicate effectively to ensure results are achieved
o Collaboration: Proven track record collaborating and working effectively in a global and multi-cultural environment (e.g. Japanese)
o Diverse environment: Can-do attitude and ability to work in a high paced environment
• Tech Stack
Development & Delivery Methods:
Agile (Scaled Agile Framework)
DevOps and CI/CD:
Containers (Azure Kubernetes)
CI/CD (Azure DevOps, Git)
Development Frameworks and Languages:
PRPC Platform, Constellation UI, Workflows, Pega Rules Management, Pega Cloud
Data Management:
Database (Oracle, SQL Server, Cosmos DB),
Development Tools & Platforms:
Pega Studios, Cloud Platform (Microsoft Azure, PEGA Cloud)
Security and Monitoring:
Guard Rails, Reporting, Pega platform security, Logging, Monitoring.
About MetLife
MetLife is a leading global life insurance and employee benefit company, with 90 million customers in over 60 countries. We are leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. Be a part of our remarkable journey - one in which you help to write the next century of innovation in insurance. MetLife in Japan has over 50 years of history as the first foreign life insurance company. We provide an innovative and broad range of products through diverse distribution channels to individual and institutional customers.
At MetLife, you'll have accountability for end-to-end solutions, working with other talented engineers who share your passion for technology, distinctive digital experiences and customer-driven innovation. From implementing new platforms to migrating applications to the cloud, you'll be instrumental in creating technologies built to scale.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, 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 empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services.
At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
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