Assistant Manager - Technology Services

Requirements

Description and Requirements

Position Summary

Resource is responsible for upgrading java applications to latest version of Java (Oracle / Open / IBM JDK), upgrade the libraries like struts, spring, REST APIs to latest technologies / versions. Should be capable of working in different IDEs (like IBM RAD, eclipse, STS, intellij etc.,) , different build tools (like maven and gradle) and version controls (Like Git). Perform assessment of java applications and come up with design to upgrade to latest technologies and implement in a faster time with industry best practices. Collaborate with different application teams in understanding the application architecture and do accurate effort estimation. Work with the configuration teams in modifying the build and deployment in CI / CD mechanism based on the upgrades done in java. Work with test engineers and Business analyst in understanding bugs and troubleshoot issues in non prod and prod. Analyze, Debug and fix performance related issues

Job Responsibilities

• Upgrade Java applications from lower versions of Oracle / Open / IBM Java to latest version
• Implement upgrade of libraries used in java applications like struts, spring, REST libraries etc.,
• Work with build and deployment teams in updating the build process to match the upgrade.
• Analyze performance issues in the java applications using different tools and come up with solution to fix.
• Analyze business requirement and come up with design and steps for implementing the design.
• Should be able to understand different java frameworks quickly and work in multiple applications in different frameworks in parallel.
• Work in different IDEs like Eclipse, STS, IntelliJ, IBM RAD etc., based on the application need.
• Understand the Websphere application server concepts like fix packs and work with admin engineers to apply upgrades, fix packs etc.,
• Work in spring boot applications, struts based web applications, J2EE patterns and spring based applications
• Enhance or develop REST APIs
• Fix information security vulnerabilities and good knowledge of security issues with java applications.
• Migrate applications developed in Oracle Java to Open Java.
• Implement industry best practices while performing development like writing unit test cases
• Prepare documentation on the implemented / developed features
• Work in Agile model with the understanding of Agile concepts
• Collaborate with testing teams in understanding the bugs, debug and provide fix
• Able to debug production issues by analyzing the logs directly and using tools like splunk.
• Begin tackling organizational impediments
• Comfortable opposing anti-patterns
• Strong collaboration with team members
• Learn new technologies based on demand and help team members by coaching and assisting.
• Good Communication skill with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Education

Experience

Required – Total Experience of 8+

Required

Nice to have

Knowledge and skills (general and technical)

About MetLife

Other Requirements (licenses, certifications, specialized training – if required)

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 '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!

Skills Required

Rest Api, Gradle, Struts Framework, Junit, Maven, Sql Queries, Spring Boot, Websphere Application Server