Top 6 junior software engineer Jobs in cary, nc

Junior Software Engineer
MetLife —Cary, NC
- $55,800 - $76,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Junior Software & AI Engineer
10Federal Partners Inc —Raleigh, NC
- $60,000 - $120,000 a year
- Azure
- Databases
- Continuous improvement
Quick Apply
Junior DevOps Associate - Temporary Position
State of North Carolina - Department of Information Technology —Wake County, NC
- $33.91 - $50.86 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- High school
- High school diploma or GED
1d
Junior Web Developer
Air Clean Systems —Creedmoor, NC
- Full-time
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Junior Angular, CSS/HTML5, ASP .NET, C#, SQL, DNN Developer Team Member
Rock Solid Software, LLC —Raleigh, NC
- Part-time
- SQL
- Internship
- Communication skills

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

Junior Software Engineer
MetLife —Cary, NC
Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of full stack software applications (UI, API, Data) while leveraging AI tools.
$55,800 - $76,000 a year
Junior Software & AI Engineer
10Federal Partners Inc —Raleigh, NC
This includes dashboards, data entry interfaces, reporting tools, and anything else that replaces a spreadsheet or a manual process with something better.
$60,000 - $120,000 a year
Quick Apply

Show more similar jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Junior Backend Java Developer (Enterprise Payments/Credit Card)
Huntington Bank —Columbus, OH
Assist with software / Data design (Database Schema, Storage considerations, Data Mapping, Data Storage Efficiency, NOSQL Data Considerations, RDMS to NOSQL…
Junior Salesforce Developer (Software Development Specialist 2)
State of Ohio - Medicaid —Columbus, OH
Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence. 48 mos. combined work experience in any combination of…
$36.90 - $54.17 an hour
1d

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for junior software engineer in cary, nc

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

junior software engineer jobs near cary, nc

Junior Software Engineer

MetLife -
Cary, NC

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$55,800 - $76,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Volunteer time off
Life insurance

Qualifications

Test Automation Development (Quality assurance practices)
Engineering development testing
Cloud Native Design
Relational database design
Design (software development lifecycle)

Full Job Description

General Information

Location

Cary, North Carolina

Working Schedule

Full-Time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Available

Posted Date

27-May-2026

Job ID

13397

Description and Requirements

The Team You Will Join

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.

The Opportunity

As an Early Career Technologist, you will contribute to the development and support of software applications and platforms that help people build a more confident future. This is an ideal opportunity for new college graduates and early-career technologists passionate about building scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions. You’ll work in a collaborative, agile environment and gain exposure to modern software engineering practices and AI-enabling technologies.

Employees hired for this role are expected to start full-time in Cary, NC in mid-June 2026.

How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.
Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of full stack software applications (UI, API, Data) while leveraging AI tools.
Participate in peer reviews of code, solution designs, and configurations.
Help investigate and resolve production incidents and service requests.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions.
Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models).

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related discipline must be conferred prior to start date.
Internship or academic project experience in software development or AI/ML.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience.
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, COBOL, etc.).
Basic understanding of software design principles and coding best practices.
Familiarity with Database concepts, design, and development.
Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
Basic knowledge of secure coding practices and automated testing.
Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

What Can Give You an Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Understanding of Agile practices, DevSecOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with tools like GitHub CoPilot, Azure DevOps, Docker, or Kubernetes.
Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:
- Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI)
- AI SDKs and frameworks (e.g., LangChain, Hugging Face, TensorFlow, Semantic Kernel)
- Responsive UI/UX development
- Microservice vs. Monolithic architectures
- Containerization
- Relational vs. NoSQL databases

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is 55800-76000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, 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 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. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

55800-76000

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

junior software engineer jobs in cary, nc

Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software & AI Engineer

Junior DevOps Associate - Temporary Position

Junior Web Developer

Junior Angular, CSS/HTML5, ASP .NET, C#, SQL, DNN Developer Team Member

More jobs to discover

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for junior software engineer in cary, nc

Explore jobs in more locations

General Information

Description and Requirements

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected