Principal Architect

Description and Requirements
With more than 150 years in business and presence in more than 40 countries, MetLife is leading the global transformation of the insurance industry. United in purpose and with different perspectives, we are a collaborative community of more than 40.000 collaborators worldwide, committed in building a more confident future for all of our stakeholders - employees, customers, shareholders and the communities we serve.
We are looking for a Principal Architect, to join the regional Architecture Team at MetLife Center of Excellence in Argentina.
In this pivotal role, you'll manage the planning, development, and communication of architecture strategies, ensuring alignment with MetLife's standards and governance.
This is a challenging role for those who are looking to leverage their expertise in both business and technology, leading the design of future-state architectures and collaborating with senior management across LATAM.
What you will do in this role...

• Develop and Communicate Architecture: Establish and prioritize architecture strategies to support business goals, including creating and communicating target and solution architectures.
• Manage Projects and Teams: Oversee multiple complex projects and manage a team of architects, handling hiring, performance management, and professional development.
• Ensure Alignment: Align architectural solutions with business objectives and remove barriers to expedite the transition from design to prototype.
• Architectural Runway: Assess and align architectural activities with engineering and IT objectives, ensuring compatibility with the SAFe framework.
• Communication and Reporting: Communicate effectively with stakeholders, present updates on progress and issues, and ensure governance and standard maturity.
• Evaluate Technologies: Stay updated on trends and technologies, assessing their potential impact on the business.
• Document and Quality Assurance: Direct the maintenance and quality of project documentation and architecture artifacts.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead discussions with diverse audiences, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the architecture program.

To help you succeed, you need...

• Proven experience in establishing strategic technology and platform directions, including transition and target architectures.
• Expertise in modern integration patterns, cloud adoption, and leading design sessions with business and IT teams.
• Strong experience in application design and architecture, cloud native technologies, and secure design and coding practices.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to apply abstract architectural concepts at an enterprise level.
• Familiarity with formal architecture frameworks (e.g., FEAF, TOGAF, Zachman); certifications are a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex architectural concepts to various stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence colleagues across all levels, uncover business issues, and identify needs.
• Ability to manage multiple large, complex projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish; basic Portuguese is an advantage

The benefits we offer...

• Hybrid work mode & Flex Fridays
• Learning and development programs
• Discounts at universities
• Health insurance for the family group
• In-company gym
• Child Care Reimbursement
• Connectivity Reimbursement
• Day off for birthdays
• Cultural Heritage Day off
• Healthy breakfast with seasonal fruits
• Agreement with SportClub for the employee and direct relatives.
• Agreement with "Club de Beneficios" purchases of warehouse products.

Are you passionate about driving Agile initiatives and Data and Analytics projects in a dynamic, multicultural environment? If you are looking for personal growth and a chance to make an impact, we invite you to apply to the Principal Architect role.
Join MetLife and let's find out what we can build together!
Benefits We Offer
Our benefits are designed to care for your holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer health care coverage for you and your family, insurance discounts for home, car, and pet protection, as well as parental leave. We also provide premium gym membership for you and your direct relatives, volunteer time off, discounts with specific universities, flexible Fridays, connectivity reimbursement, and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", 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 empathy, we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
At MetLife, we are committed to fostering diversity among employees, through non-discriminatory treatment for reasons of gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, disability, physical or economic condition, HIV and embarrassment as a requirement for entry, permanence or ascension and there is equal employment opportunities.
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