Design implement and maintain integration solutions using Azure DevOps and Ansible automate infrastructure provisioning and collaborate with teams on integration best practices.

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.
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 $85000 - $110000. 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.
$85000 - $110000
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