Application Solution & Middleware Engineer

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Cary, NC
Hybrid
85K-110K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics
At MetLife, we’re a purpose-driven company that helps our customers build a more confident future.
The Role
Design and maintain integration solutions, automate deployments, collaborate with teams, troubleshoot issues, and document processes while staying current with technology trends.
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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 $85,000 to $110,000. 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, 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.
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Year Founded: 1868

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We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years.

At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities.

Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.

Why Work With Us

At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.

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