Lead Software Engineer (GRC Platforms)

MetLife • New York, NY

160d • $110,000 - $170,000

About The Position

MetLife is on a transformational journey into the New Frontier. Working closely with our business partners, we are embarking on a transformation that will drive a holistic and cohesive product-aligned model, enabled by an end-to-end delivery capability to drive our highest impact enterprise strategic agenda. Within MetLife Global Technology - Corporate Systems - Controls, our team assists our IT and business partners in solving complex operational and risk management challenges by rapidly delivering lasting transformations with speed and discipline. Driven by passion and purpose, you will be instrumental in driving change and implementing MetLife's product model for our businesses while aligning our brand and technology to bring immediate value to our customers and partners.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in leading custom software development and customization / configuration / integration of off-the-shelf/SaaS GRC platforms such as IBM OpenPages, RSA Archer, or similar systems (e.g., ServiceNow, MetricStream).
• Familiarity with Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, or other GRC domains.
• Proficiency in database design, design patterns, performance tuning, and API integration.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, DevOps pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
• 4+ years of project leadership or project management experience with a proven track record of successful delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across technical and business teams.
• Strong capabilities in analysis, problem solving, process improvement, and technical leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to translate high-level business outcomes into actionable features, including user story creation and backlog prioritization.
• Experience working in complex global organizations, with effectiveness across multiple business units and geographies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline; master's degree preferred.
• Experience working in Financial Services or a Global Insurance organization.
• Exposure to modern AI technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure services and cloud-native development.

Responsibilities

• Leading the technical design and development of applications across both custom-built and commercial off-the-shelf / SaaS GRC platforms (e.g., IBM OpenPages, RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, MetricStream, etc.), supporting Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit functions.
• Partnering with product owners to plan and prioritize impactful business outcomes.
• Developing and testing software components, including architecture documentation.
• Managing operational support and root cause analysis for complex workflows.
• Collaborating with vendors to represent MetLife's needs and assess product impact.
• Advocating best practices in AI, DevOps, agile, and cloud technologies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance and legal services.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs.
• Parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree