Principal Architect - Corporate Technology

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
Enterprise Architecture at MetLife 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 MetLife's enterprise and GTO strategies.
MetLife is seeking a Principal Architect - Corporate Technology to lead enterprise and solution architecture across core corporate domains, including HR Systems, ServiceNow, Legal platforms, Corporate Security solutions, and other enterprise corporate applications. Reporting to the Chief Architect of Corporate Technology, this role defines multi-year roadmaps and architectures that drive modernization, cloud adoption, and integrated digital experiences across Corporate Functions.
The ideal candidate brings deep ERP and COTS experience, strong architectural leadership, solid working knowledge of Azure Cloud, Azure AI, and Azure Data Factory, and hands-on capability with modern engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Architecture Strategy & Roadmapping:

• Define 3-year architecture roadmaps for Corporate Functions (HR, ServiceNow, 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, ServiceNow 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, ServiceNow, 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, ServiceNow, 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, ServiceNow Platform Teams, Legal & Compliance Technology, Corporate Security, Enterprise Architecture, Data & Analytics, Infrastructure Engineering, Information Security, and key vendor partners

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
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 ServiceNow, 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, ServiceNow HRSD/Legal, Corporate Security systems, and cloud-native application patterns.

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.
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 $140,000 - $180,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. 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!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards 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 [email protected]. 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.
$140,000 - $180,000
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