Technical Director - Software Engineering Job at MetLife Investment Management i

Technical Director - Software Engineering MetLife invites an experienced Technical Director to lead a dynamic application development team focused on APIs, data exchanges, and applications modernization. The role drives critical business deliverables, transforms legacy systems into modern platforms, and provides end‑to‑end technical direction for development teams. Pay range $140,000.00/yr - $185,700.00/yr Key Responsibilities Oversee technical implementation across the product portfolio, including distributed technologies such as Java with Spring Boot, React, JavaScript/Python, JSON/XML, OpenShift, containers, headless API development, and Azure technologies. Provide solution architecture for new features built on modern development practices. Develop architectural runway and proof‑of‑concepts, typically in Java‑Spring Boot and React. Conduct technical code reviews and solution walkthroughs. Lead technical teams of 50+ resources, including employees and onshore/offshore partner teams. Manage people and resources: hiring, development, talent engagement, upskilling, performance management, and annual reviews. Serve as the key technology advisor to the Product Manager. Develop and manage an application roadmap delivering short‑term and long‑term value. Integrate site reliability practices into SAFE Agile software development. Establish and enforce best practices in software development, code management, security, performance, testing, DevOps, and reliability. Utilize Agile metrics, maintenance metrics, and KPIs to optimize product delivery. Identify risks and drive audits to conclusion. Manage financials and budgets for software and services purchases/renewals. Oversee software and services vendors where applicable. Essential Experience and Technical Skills Required Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent. 8+ years of hands‑on full‑stack software engineering development experience. 3+ years of creating technical designs in the cloud, preferably Azure and Kubernetes. Proven experience in leading and managing a technical team, both onshore and offshore. 5+ years of development experience with Java, Python, and/or JavaScript. Proficiency with SQL (Oracle or MS SQL Server preferred) and NoSQL database technologies. Container‑based development leveraging Docker and/or Kubernetes. Experience managing production applications, including monitoring, support, and triage of production issues. Hands‑on development of microservices and applications from the ground up. Experience with integration tools such as Kafka, and/or MQ, Azure function apps/logic apps. Preferred Hands‑on technical problem solving preference. Familiarity with CP4I components such as App Connect, API Connect, MQ, Event Streams, and DataPower Gateway. Design and implement integration solutions across on‑premises and cloud environments. Utilize API Connect for creating, managing, and securing APIs. Configuration, management, and monitoring of MQ environments with high availability and clustering. Implement continuous integration and delivery pipelines (DevOps and CI/CD) for CP4I integration solutions. 3+ years of experience in Agile framework delivery, tools, and practices. Knowledge of site reliability practices to reduce churn and overall application overhead. Experience with requirements management, functional design, technical design, architecture, and automated testing. Strong analytical and communication skills. DevOps practices for CI/CD, release management, and automation using Azure DevOps or equivalent. Guidance in detailed analysis, pattern recognition, and issue diagnosis. The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to $185,700. 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 family support. 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, 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, 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. MetLife 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr