MetLife is a global leader in financial services, offering insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management across more than 40 markets. Recognised by Fortune as one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and listed among the "25 Best Workplaces" worldwide, MetLife invests heavily in technology to drive its New Frontier strategy. The company is building an AI‑enabled, people‑centred future and seeks engineers who are curious, adaptable and have a growth mindset. With a strong emphasis on innovation, collaboration and continuous learning, MetLife provides a vibrant environment where technology professionals can work on large‑scale, mission‑critical applications that impact millions of customers. The Associate Software Dev Engineer role in Hyderabad is a dedicated test‑automation position within MetLife’s technology organisation. Reporting to the QA Lead, the engineer will design, develop, and maintain automated test suites for web, API and native mobile applications. The role demands hands‑on experience with Java or TypeScript, Azure DevOps pipelines, and performance testing tools such as JMeter and BlazeMeter. Candidates will work in an Agile setting, contributing to CI/CD workflows, test‑driven development and ensuring high‑quality releases for MetLife’s digital platforms. Key Responsibilities: 1. Build, enhance and maintain automation frameworks for Web, API and Native applications. 2. Design and implement test scripts in Java or TypeScript covering functional, regression and performance scenarios. 3. Integrate automated tests into Azure DevOps pipelines to enable continuous testing. 4. Conduct performance testing using JMeter and BlazeMeter, analyse results and provide actionable insights. 5. Collaborate with developers, product owners and QA peers to define test strategies and acceptance criteria. 6. Participate in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups and retrospectives following Agile best practices. 7. Apply test‑driven development (TDD) principles to ensure code quality from the outset. 8. Track defects, generate detailed test reports and contribute to root‑cause analysis. 9. Mentor junior team members on automation best practices and tool usage. 10. Stay updated with emerging testing tools, frameworks and industry trends to continuously improve the testing process. Tech Stack: Java / TypeScript, Selenium / Appium (or equivalent), Azure DevOps, JMeter, BlazeMeter, REST‑Assured, Git, Docker (optional), Agile/Scrum. Growth Path: Starting as an Associate Software Dev Engineer, high performers can progress to Senior SDET, Test Automation Architect, or move laterally into DevOps, Platform Engineering or Quality Engineering leadership roles. MetLife encourages internal mobility, continuous up‑skilling and provides mentorship programs to accelerate career growth. Why Join MetLife? The company offers a hybrid work model, relocation assistance, exposure to large‑scale financial technology projects, and a culture that values diversity, inclusion and employee well‑being. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, robust learning resources, and the chance to contribute to products that protect and empower millions of people worldwide.