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Software engineer II

MetLife
Hyderabad, IND
Full-time
Senior
Hybrid
Discovered 3 weeks ago
Azure Synapse AnalyticsDatabricksAzure Data Factory (ADF)ADLS Gen2PySparkSpark SQL

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Summary

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to architect and build modern Azure-based data solutions, lead large-scale data platform modernization initiatives, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and modern data engineering practices . Experience with Informatica PowerCenter is a plus but not mandatory .

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement end-to-end Azure data architectures using Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, and ADLS Gen2 .
  • Lead and support data modernization and migration initiatives to Azure.
  • Perform solution assessment, complexity analysis, and migration planning.
  • Develop scalable data pipelines using PySpark, Spark SQL, and Azure Data Factory (ADF) .
  • Implement data engineering best practices including SCD, CDC, UPSERT/MERGE , and data quality frameworks.
  • Optimize data processing performance, storage design, and cloud costs.
  • Design partitioning, data distribution, and performance tuning strategies.
  • Mentor team members and establish coding standards and engineering best practices.
  • Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot to improve productivity and code quality.

Required Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with: Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Databricks PySpark Spark SQL Azure Data Factory (ADF)
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Azure Databricks
  • PySpark
  • Spark SQL
  • Azure Data Factory (ADF)
  • Advanced SQL expertise across platforms such as: Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • Experience with Git/GitHub, CI/CD, and Azure DevOps.
  • Strong understanding of: Data Warehouse Concepts Medallion Architecture Data Governance Data Security (RBAC, Key Vault)
  • Data Warehouse Concepts
  • Medallion Architecture
  • Data Governance
  • Data Security (RBAC, Key Vault)
  • Experience designing scalable and enterprise-grade data platforms.

Good to Have

Exposure to Informatica PowerCenter (IPC) .

Experience with Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, or Streaming Architectures.

Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Power BI and Analytics solutions.

AI/ML integration with data platforms.

Domain experience in Insurance or Financial Services.

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

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!

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