Data Architect
Core
Lead Architect defining enterprise data architecture vision, standards, and patterns for cloud-based data platforms, AI/ML enablement, and end-to-end data solutions across MetLife's global portfolio.
Role type
Senior IC Data Architect (Enterprise)
Builds
Enterprise-scale data solutions, cloud data platforms, semantic/consumption layers for analytics, and integration patterns (APIs, event-driven, streaming).
Domain
Insurance / Enterprise Data & Cloud Architecture
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Enterprise data architecture, Cloud data platforms, Data engineering, Generative AI/ML concepts, Security & resiliency architecture, Data governance, API/Event-driven design, Platform modernization, Scalability design, Regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Generative AI/ML solution design, SaaS/PaaS architecture, Big Data technologies, BI/Reporting, Information architecture, Azure ecosystem (ADF, ADLS, Databricks, Kubernetes), SDLC knowledge
Technologies
Azure, Databricks, Kubernetes, ADF, ADLS, Event Streaming platforms, Web APIs
Responsibilities
Define enterprise data architecture vision and roadmap; Develop architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures; Govern enterprise-wide data architecture decisions; Lead architecture for cloud-based data platforms; Design end-to-end data solutions from source to consumption; Define integration patterns for APIs, event-driven, and streaming architectures; Partner with Data Governance teams on metadata, lineage, and quality frameworks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC