Architect - US Technology

Description and Requirements
Department:
Enterprise Architecture ensures a holistic strategy and approach to technology solutions, by working broadly and globally across the company. We drive MetLife toward a simplified and consistent architecture, globally, thereby driving quality, agility, and cost-effectiveness. We support all areas of MetLife in developing and implementing the MetLife and GTO strategy -- Business Units, Global Operations, Application Development, Info Sec, Data and Analytics and Infrastructure.
Description
MetLife is seeking an Architect to support enterprise and solution architecture across the US portfolio. In this role you will be responsible for delivering architectural roadmaps and solution architectures aligned to one or more US portfolios. You will have the opportunity to drive the architecture of innovative enterprise solutions spanning multiple domains including digital channels, security, integrations, data, cloud, and infrastructure. You will get to partner with and build relationships with teams that span various business, technology, and enterprise domains as you build enterprise scale solution architectures.
The Role:
Key Responsibilities:

• Create 3-year roadmaps aligning Business strategic and tactical needs with modern enterprise architecture patterns.
• Deliver solution architectures in an agile framework by collaborating with AD, business, and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical skills to understand existing technical solutions that may use multiple platforms and technologies.
• Utilize Cloud technologies (preferably Azure) to enable PaaS centric enterprise solutions.
• Keep abreast of current and future technology trends with a focus on the business you support.
• Contribute to broader Enterprise Architecture community in developing standards, ensuring architectural governance, and defining best practices.

Key Relationships:
Reports to: Director of US Technology Architecture
Key Stakeholders: Portfolio leads across US technology.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (CS, EE, ME, Math or equivalent).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• 1+ years experience or collaboration with Architecture in Designing, Developing, and Governing, Enterprise Solutions for internal and external users on different types of platforms.
• 2+ years of applied experience delivering solutions in an Agile Framework. Preferably SAFe. Including post-production support and troubleshooting.
• Experience in Cloud development with DevSecOps adoption including building CI/CD pipelines and test automation.
• Familiarity with modern AI concepts such as generative AI, various models of machine learning, large language models, conversational AI (chatbot, etc.) as well involvement in older concepts like automation, robotics, and scripting.

MetLife Success Principles
Experiment with Confidence - Courageously learn and test new ideas without fear of failure
Act with Urgency - Demonstrate speed to action with agility and determination
Seek Diverse Perspectives - Source ideas and feedback to expand thinking and make informed decisions
Seize Opportunity - Drive responsible growth and identify areas for continuous improvement
Champion Inclusion - Foster an environment where everyone is valued, heard, and can speak up
Create Alignment - Partner with others across the organization with candor and transparency
Take Responsibility - Be accountable and act in pursuit of the right outcomes
Enable Solutions - Anticipate and address obstacles while managing risk
Deliver What Matters - Execute meaningful priorities and follow through on commitments
The salary range for applicants for this position is $90,000 - $110,0000.
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, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 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 empathy, 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").
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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$90,000 - $110,0000
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