Senior Software Engineer

• Employment Classification: Impiegato

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.

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong insurance functional expertise to join our Technology team.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze insurance functional requirements related to the full policy lifecycle (product setup, underwriting, issuance, administration, claims, compliance, and reporting).
• Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of core insurance applications and integration layers.
• Work on integrations with internal and external systems (distributors, banks, brokers, and digital channels) through APIs, microservices, and modern integration frameworks.
• Identify, design, and implement automation opportunities to optimize business processes, improve operational efficiency, and reduce manual activities.
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence solutions, including Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Agents, to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support business innovation.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to evaluate and implement AI-driven and automation initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Produce clear, structured, and maintainable technical documentation.
• Identify and propose innovative technical solutions to improve performance, scalability, security, user experience, and digital transformation capabilities.

Other Responsibilities

• Support data migration activities from legacy systems, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues in production environments.
• Work on integrations with internal and external systems (distributors, banks, brokers, digital channels) through APIs and microservices.
• Monitor and control security-related activities through dedicated dashboards, automated reporting, and KPI tracking, ensuring timely identification of risks, vulnerabilities, compliance issues, and remediation actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of Java and/or .NET technologies.
• Experience working with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle).
• Experience with API‑based architectures, microservices, and cloud‑ready designs.
• AI competence
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and native Italian speaker.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset, adaptability, and strong ownership of deliverables.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of insurance systems (Policy Administration Systems, claims, distribution channels).

The expected salary range for this position is 42,900 - 57,300 EUR per year. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Employment Terms and Compensation

• Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL): ANIA National Collective Labour Agreement
• Employment Classification: Impiegato
• Contract Type: Permanent Employment Contract

Work Location

• Rome, Via Andrea Vesalio 6, 00161, Italy.
• Flex Working 2gg/week

Equal Opportunities

This position is open to all candidates in accordance with the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

If you require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at Any such information will be treated confidentially and used solely to determine an appropriate accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

Pay Transparency Notice

At the end of the recruitment process, the Company reserves the right to make an offer with a different grade level and/or gross annual salary than those indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate's actual professional experience and technical and behavioral competencies.

Any deviation will be appropriately justified and documented in accordance with internal procedures.

Any Variation From The Salary Range Or Classification Indicated In This Posting Will Be Based On Objective And Verifiable Factors Identified During The Recruitment Process, Including

• Professional experience significantly above or below the target profile.
• Additional specialist skills relevant to the position.
• Scope and complexity of responsibilities assigned in the final role design.
• Alignment with the Company's job grading framework and internal consistency with comparable roles.
• Results of technical assessments and/or evaluation processes used during recruitment.

Any variation will not be related in any way

• Previous salary history or compensation received in former employment relationships.
• Subjective or discriminatory factors related to gender or any other personal characteristic.

Regulatory Compliance

• Is made in accordance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value.
• Is consistent with the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL).
• Complies with pay transparency obligations under EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.
• Is appropriately documented and traceable for internal audit and regulatory inspection purposes.

This Decision

• Is made in accordance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value.
• Is consistent with the applicable National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL).
• Complies with pay transparency obligations under EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.
• Is appropriately documented and traceable for internal audit and regulatory inspection purposes.

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.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

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. xysqume At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

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