MetLife · 1 day ago
Lead Data Architect
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expMetLife is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance and asset management services. They are seeking a Lead Data Architect to support enterprise and data domain architecture, ensuring the development of technology standards and innovative solutions across the company.
Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Domain expertise in Data Platforms, Data Integration, Data Governance, Operational Architecture, and Cloud Technologies
Responsible for creating, analyzing, and communicating technology standards, application design patterns, reference architectures, and system architectures
Work closely with software engineers, security professionals, infrastructure engineers, and other Enterprise Architects in validating and implementing proposed solutions
Responsible for the assessment, documentation, and governance of technologies used for data platforms and solutions
Possess a growth mindset and continuous learning of emerging technologies and practices
Collaborate with partners in identifying technologies and approaches that align with the strategic objectives of the organization
Evangelize and raise the technical bar of the whole Domain Architecture organization through training, publishing, and mentoring
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (CS, EE, ME, Math, or equivalent)
5+ years' experience in Software Engineering or Architecture, and strong technical experience with building enterprise-scale data solutions
3+ years' experience with Data Engineering or Architecture with hands-on experience of cloud data platforms
Extensive experience with information architecture, data integration, data management, and database technologies
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to apply analysis to actionable insights
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with focused attention to details, as well as demonstrated professionalism and time/task management skills
Preferred
Experience designing and building solutions utilizing generative AI and machine learning, including addressing responsible use of AI considerations
Exposure to modern AI concepts such as generative AI and machine learning
Experience architecting enterprise data solutions around SaaS and PaaS technologies and services
Broad knowledge of Big Data concepts, design patterns, and technologies
Experience with BI, Reporting, and Analytics
Cloud PaaS technologies, Databricks, Kubernetes, web APIs, API security protocols, etc., with preferred experience in Azure
Strong Software Development Life Cycle knowledge and experience, particularly Agile and DevOps
Demonstrated expertise in security, operational, and resiliency architecture principles
Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives requiring engagement and support from partner organizations
IT Experience in enterprise-scale organizations in an architecture role
Knowledge of multiple architecture disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
Demonstrated influencing and negotiating skills
Demonstrated business acumen, especially in the insurance and financial industries and systems
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
A retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife
MetLife is a provider of insurance, employee benefits, and financial services .
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2024-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2000-04-14IPO
Leadership Team
Michel A. Khalaf
President & CEO, MetLife, Inc.
Koley Corte
Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer - Institutional, Regional, Global Insights+Analytics
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