Associate Database Engineer

• Description and Requirements The Team You Will Join When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward. The Opportunity The Associate Database Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing automated data workflows that enhance performance data accessibility and reliability.  This position is essential to advancing Performance and Platform Management’s data-driven strategy by enhancing the accessibility and reliability of strategic data. This role supports the Performance Data Management team’s mission to deliver real-time insights across operational, performance, and strategic domains—empowering smarter decision-making and greater efficiency across the Global Technology Organization. This is an exciting opportunity to design and implement automated data workflows that directly impact how data is accessed and used across the enterprise. You’ll contribute to a centralized data warehouse and reporting hub that integrates diverse data sources and enables advanced analytics, automation, and decision support. This work is foundational to MetLife’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to strategic challenges with agility.  Success in this role requires strong analytic thinking and a passion for data engineering with an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across technical and business teams. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and business partners in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard. Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop and maintain scripts to automate data processing Integrate and interact with various APIs, including writing code to consume external APIs and expose data as needed via APIs. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing scripts and API integrations to ensure optimal performance and reliability
• Create clear documentation for scripts, integrations, and processes to support maintainability and knowledge sharing with our development and production support team
• Partner with internal and external clients and provide creative leadership and innovative thinking to translate business needs into workable systems
• Collaborate across a matrix team of architects, developers, database administrators and production support team members Be a leading advocate to a One MetLife culture creating a solid GTO Data Strategy presence by promotion & governance of core foundational principals

Required Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or 1+ years of relevant experience Strong understanding of how to authenticate, query, and parse data from internal and external APIs Strong understanding of at least one coding language (Python, Java, etc.) Basic understanding of data architecture principles and advanced data modeling techniques Proficient in working with diverse database systems and concepts Experience with ETL tools (including Informatica), encompassing data integration, transformation, and process optimization

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with applying AI-assisted tools and techniques to enhance development, data analysis, or operational workflows, including understanding limitations, validations and responsible use Agile experience is a plus (Jira, Program Increment Planning, Iterations, ART, Scrum, etc.)
• Experience with PowerBI, Power
• Automate, PowerApps, or Oracle Apex Drives Culture -
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and partnership with a willingness to proactively coach, facilitate, share knowledge, as a role model and advocate for a changing organization Creates Partnerships – Authentically builds trusted relationships and collaborates across global, diverse and multi-functional teams to successfully drive business objectives Seizes Opportunity – Seeks new opportunities and ways to create balanced business growth while improving operational capabilities Focuses on Partners – Promotes centricity and ensures focus on creating great partner experiences to achieve competitive advantage

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 $55,800 - $75,000 . This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.