Senior Data Engineer

About the role

The Senior Data Engineer plays a pivotal role in the Data & Analytics organization at MetLife. They are responsible for troubleshooting applications, driving design and delivery across multiple domains, and shaping MetLife's enterprise data landscape. This role requires a deep understanding of Big Data Platforms like Hadoop and Azure Cloud platforms, along with extensive experience in operating enterprise-scale data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a lead to provide systems analysis, troubleshooting support, technical/data design, coding, unit testing, and end-to-end data solution.
• Lends oversight, enforces guidelines, and supports other teams with designing end-to-end solutions.
• Exhibits technical subject matter expertise in Big Data technologies including Azure Cloud platform and Hadoop framework.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 4-year college degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Well versed with Cloud Azure platform skills including Azure Data Factory, Azure functions, Databricks, Cosmos DB, Synapse, etc.
• Strong SQL knowledge and strong coding skills in Scala or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in large, global enterprises or regulated industries (financial services, insurance, healthcare).
• Working knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem including HDFS, YARN, Spark, HIVE, NoSql DBs (Hbase etc.), Kafka, etc.
• Technical skill sets around Shell Scripts, Python, SOLR, JANUS, Hbase.
• Working knowledge of streaming services including Nifi and Event hub.

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 $115,000 - $135,000. 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

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer

MetLife, Inc. 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 (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 accommodations@metlife.com. 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.