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Principal Platform & AI Engineering Lead

MetLife · Cary, NC · 2 mo ago
Hybrid$140k–$180k/yrFull-time

About the Role

The Principal Platform & AI Engineering Lead drives architecture selection, platform strategy, and execution at the solution and portfolio level for the Unified Actuarial Platform (UAP). This role provides enterprise-level technical leadership across actuarial, risk, and regulatory platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with evolving business and technology needs. Operating with broad autonomy and accountability, this position establishes long-term technical direction for UAP.

Responsibilities

  • Platform & Architecture Leadership
    • Define architecture strategy for full-stack platforms (UX, APIs, infrastructure)
    • Establish standards, guardrails, and reusable patterns
    • Lead solution design approvals for scalability and security
  • UX Engineering
    • Define frontend strategy with React and micro-frontends
    • Establish design system and accessibility standards
    • Deliver intuitive digital experiences for actuarial workflows
  • API & Microservices
    • Define API-first architecture strategy
    • Govern REST, GraphQL, and event-driven services
    • Ensure performance, scalability, and integration
  • Platform Infrastructure
    • Lead cloud-native infrastructure frameworks
    • Drive CI/CD, containerization, and Infrastructure-as-Code
    • Establish DevSecOps practices
  • AI-First Engineering
    • Drive adoption of AI-assisted development (Copilot)
    • Integrate GenAI into UX and engineering workflows
  • Delivery & Operations
    • Own performance, availability, and scalability
    • Lead production issue resolution
  • Leadership & Governance
    • Serve as principal technical authority
    • Mentor engineers and lead governance forums

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 10+ years in full-stack engineering
  • Expertise in React, APIs, and cloud platforms
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • CI/CD, containerization, Infrastructure-as-Code
  • AI-assisted development experience
  • Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in actuarial or regulated domains
  • UX design systems and enterprise applications
  • API gateways and micro-frontend architectures
  • GitHub Enterprise and Copilot adoption
  • Azure or Kubernetes certifications

Schedule

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

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $140,000–$180,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits

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 including medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability
  • 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, home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs
  • Parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, and volunteer time off
  • Tuition assistance and much more

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