What are the responsibilities and job description for the DevOps Engineer position at MetLife, Inc?
Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
The Integration Platform Technologies team functions as the backbone of our digital nervous system. We specialize in orchestrating complex, low-latency data flows and event driven solutions, ensuring high-availability across hybrid-cloud environments. By mastering the intricate "plumbing" of enterprise service buses and microservices synchronization, we transform isolated stacks into a unified, scalable powerhouse that drives our technical agility.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineer specializing in Integration Technologies to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure DevOps, Ansible, and Python, as well as hands-on experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). We are looking for a developer-first mindset, committed to building robust, scalable, and secure Integration solutions that empower our development teams and drive organizational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain integration solutions leveraging Azure DevOps, Ansible, and Python.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment pipelines using Ansible and Azure DevOps.
- Collaborate closely with development teams to ensure integration solutions are developer-friendly, scalable, and secure.
- Contribute to the adoption and continuous improvement of SAFe agile methodologies across the organization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex middleware, deployment, and integration issues across multiple environments.
- Document architecture, processes, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer and operational excellence.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, proactively recommending improvements to existing systems.
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of hands-on experience in middleware engineering, DevOps, or related roles.
- Expertise in Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline development and/or release management.
- Proficient in automation and configuration management, preferably Ansible.
- Strong programming skills in Python, with the ability to develop, test, and maintain automation scripts and middleware services.
- Demonstrated experience working in organizations leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a strong developer-first mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Preferred:
- Certifications in Azure DevOps, Ansible, or SAFe.
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
- Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools relevant to middleware stacks.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
- Experience with one or more of the following technologies: IBM MQ, IBM API Connect, IBM App Connect Enterprise, IBM Cast Iron.
At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
Salary : $85,000 - $110,000