
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelorβs degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline; 1β4 years of experience in software development, CRM platforms or enterprise application support; foundational handsβon experience with Salesforce development and customization; knowledge of Apex, LWC, SOQL, Flow, and basic administration; strong understanding of Salesforce security model; Salesforce Certification (Administrator, Platform Developer I/II) required; good verbal and written communication skills; willingness to learn and grow within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Job Description & Key Responsibilities
MetLife, a global leader in insurance and financial services, is expanding its technology footprint in India. With a legacy of over 90 years, the company has consistently leveraged digital innovation to deliver customer-centric solutions across the world. In Pune, MetLifeβs technology hub focuses on building scalable, cloudβnative platforms that power its insurance products and services.
The Jr. Software Platform Engineer role is a fullβtime, hybrid position that places you at the heart of MetLifeβs Salesforce ecosystem. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining Salesforce applications that support the companyβs core business processes. Working closely with senior developers, architects, and business stakeholders, you will translate functional requirements into robust, secure, and maintainable code.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Building and enhancing Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and SOQL.
2. Configuring declarative features such as Flow, validation rules, reports, and dashboards.
3. Performing basic Salesforce administration tasks β user provisioning, profile and permission set management.
4. Implementing security best practices across object, field, and record levels.
5. Supporting data management activities β imports, exports, cleansing, and quality checks.
6. Integrating Salesforce with external systems via REST and SOAP APIs.
7. Participating in Agile ceremonies β sprint planning, standβups, reviews, and retrospectives.
8. Maintaining technical documentation and release records.
9. Troubleshooting platform performance and access issues.
10. Continuously learning new Salesforce features such as Agentforce.
The tech stack revolves around the Salesforce platform: Apex, LWC, SOQL, Flow, and declarative tools. Exposure to REST/SOAP APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies is highly valued. The role offers a clear growth trajectory β from Junior Engineer to Platform Engineer, then to Senior Engineer or Solution Architect, with opportunities to specialize in security, integration, or AIβpowered features.
Why join MetLife? The company offers a collaborative culture that values innovation, professional development, and workβlife balance. Employees benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a global network that encourages crossβfunctional learning. As a Jr. Engineer, youβll gain handsβon experience with cuttingβedge Salesforce technologies while contributing to realβworld business solutions that impact millions of customers worldwide.