Principal Architect – Corporate Technology

Role Value Proposition

Enterprise Architecture at Met Life shapes the technology vision that powers global business capabilities. We partner across Corporate Technology, Global Operations, Security, Infrastructure, and Data & Analytics to drive simplification, modernization, cloud adoption, and innovation. Our mission is to enable secure, scalable, AI‑driven, and cost‑effective solutions that align with Met Life's enterprise and GTO strategies.

• Architecture Strategy & Road mapping:
  • Define 3‑year architecture roadmaps for Corporate Functions (HR, Service Now, Legal, Corporate Security).
  • Align corporate domain strategies to enterprise cloud, AI, security, and data architecture standards.
  • Drive modernization by leveraging Azure Cloud, serverless patterns, and enterprise integration strategies.
• Solution Architecture & Delivery:
  • Lead solution architecture for ERP systems, COTS platforms, Service Now capabilities, and corporate security applications.
  • Architect scalable, secure, cloud‑aligned solutions using Azure Cloud services, including Azure AI and Azure Data Factory.
  • Define and implement integration patterns between ERP, COTS, Service Now, enterprise data platforms, and corporate applications.
  • Deliver architecture within Agile/SAFe frameworks and collaborate closely with engineering teams.
• Technology Leadership:
  • Serve as the senior technical authority across Corporate Systems technology domains.
  • Apply hands‑on understanding of UML, Java, and Python to guide solution design, code‑level reviews, and engineering feasibility discussions.
  • Provide oversight on data and analytics architectures—experience with Databricks is a plus.
  • Stay current with innovations in AI, automation, Service Now, security, and enterprise SaaS ecosystems.
• Governance & Influence:
  • Establish architectural standards, reusable patterns, and governance practices.
  • Drive architectural decisions through influence, communication, and data‑driven recommendations.
  • Mentor architects and engineers to elevate architecture maturity and technical depth.
• Key Relationships:
  • Reports to:
    
    Chief Architect – Corporate Technology.
  • Primary Stakeholders: HR Technology, Service Now Platform Teams, Legal & Compliance Technology, Corporate Security, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Analytics, Infrastructure Engineering, Information Security, and key vendor partners.

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years architecting enterprise business applications.
  • Minimum 5 years as an Enterprise Architecture leading complex corporate technology portfolios.
  • Experience with ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, Salesforce) and COTS solutions across corporate domains.
  • Working knowledge of Azure Cloud, Azure AI, and/or Azure Data Factory.
  • Strong grounding in application, data, security, and integration architecture.
  • Experience designing solutions using Service Now, HR systems, and/or corporate security technologies.
  • Familiarity with UML, and hands‑on exposure to Java or Python.
  • Experience delivering solutions in Agile or SAFe environments.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Preferred:
  • Industry experience in insurance or financial services.
  • Experience with Databricks, modern data platforms, and enterprise analytics.
  • Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, Service Now HRSD/Legal, Corporate Security systems, and cloud‑native application patterns.

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

Effective salary range: $140,000 to $180,000. The 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 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 Met…