Lead Azure Data Engineer & Architect

Lead Azure Data Engineer & Architect – Met Life

Join the Met Life Corporate Functions Data Office, part of the Data and Analytics Organization (D&A) within GTO, to implement scalable data solutions that generate actionable insights for stakeholders across Met Life.

• Design end‑to‑end data architecture for data hubs/products, from source systems to consumer web applications and reporting solutions.
• Ingest large volumes of data from various platforms and develop high‑performance, reliable ELT code.
• Collect, store, process, and analyze large datasets to build and implement ETL processes.
• Develop reusable frameworks to reduce development effort and provide cost savings.
• Write quality code with performance optimizations at the development stage.
• Stay updated with new cloud technologies and advise on adoption.
• Collaborate with global teams to drive project delivery and recommend improvements.
• Leverage appropriate database technology based on business needs.
• Use data tools to derive insights and support decision making.
• Build and maintain scalable Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and analytics data stores both on‑prem and in the cloud.
• Utilize Azure cloud technologies to deliver PaaS‑centric solutions.
• Implement scalable solutions with dynamic scaling, throttling, and bursting for high‑volume workloads.
• Advocate modern software practices: CI/CD, automated testing, code quality standards.
• Maintain an API catalog for data services with standardization and security.
• Optimize reusable frameworks and Spark jobs for performance and cost efficiency.
• Interact with business and functional analysts to refine requirements and implement ELT solutions.

• 10+ years of overall experience with 6+ years in recent data engineering roles.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• Databricks and/or Microsoft Azure certifications.
• Strong analytical skills for unstructured datasets.
• Experience in data architecture (traditional such as Oracle/SQL Server and modern such as AWS/Azure) and architecture patterns.
• Hands‑on design/build of data warehouses and analytics stores in the cloud (real‑time and batch).
• Proficiency with Spark and Python/Scala, including performance tuning.
• Experience with data ingestion and curation using Azure Data Factory, Cosmos DB, Delta Lake, and related tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

• Experience with Event Hub for data integrations.
• Performance tuning on Azure Synapse dedicated SQL pools and Cosmos DB.
• Quick learner, ship to production, and active in new tech adoption.
• Knowledge of Azure Dev Ops pipelines.
• Scripting experience in shell/bash/Power Shell.
• Hive database management and performance tuning.
• Experience leveraging AI/ML to automate complex workflows with low/no‑code solutions.

Hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. Locations include Carthage, NC;
Tampa, FL;
Wilmington, DE; and New York, NY.

The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $158,400. This role may also be eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well‑being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and family support. We provide comprehensive health, vision, dental, and prescription plans, short‑ and long‑term disability, company‑paid life insurance, legal services, a retirement pension, 401(k) with employer matching, and group discounts. Additional benefits include employee assistance, digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, and tuition assistance.

Met Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard 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 (applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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