{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a0064e6863f0c53342b3db2c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a0064e6863f0c53342b3db2c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a0064e6863f0c53342b3db2c","title":"Associate Database Engineer","description":"General Information\nLocation\nCary, North Carolina\nWorking Schedule\nFull-Time\nWork Arrangement\nHybrid\nRelocation Assistance Available\nNo\nGrade\n08T\nPosted Date\n12-Aug-2026\nJob ID\n19831\nDescription and Requirements\n\nThe Team You Will Join\n\nWhen you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThe Associate Database Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing automated data workflows that enhance performance data accessibility and reliability. This position is essential to advancing Performance and Platform Management’s data-driven strategy by enhancing the accessibility and reliability of strategic data. This role supports the Performance Data Management team’s mission to deliver real-time insights across operational, performance, and strategic domains—empowering smarter decision-making and greater efficiency across the Global Technology Organization. This is an exciting opportunity to design and implement automated data workflows that directly impact how data is accessed and used across the enterprise. You’ll contribute to a centralized data warehouse and reporting hub that integrates diverse data sources and enables advanced analytics, automation, and decision support. This work is foundational to MetLife’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to strategic challenges with agility. Success in this role requires strong analytic thinking and a passion for data engineering with an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across technical and business teams. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and business partners in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop and maintain scripts to automate data processing\nIntegrate and interact with various APIs, including writing code to consume external APIs and expose data as needed via APIs.\nTroubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing scripts and API integrations to ensure optimal performance and reliability\nCreate clear documentation for scripts, integrations, and processes to support maintainability and knowledge sharing with our development and production support team\nPartner with internal and external clients and provide creative leadership and innovative thinking to translate business needs into workable systems\nCollaborate across a matrix team of architects, developers, database administrators and production support team members\nBe a leading advocate to a One MetLife culture creating a solid GTO Data Strategy presence by promotion & governance of core foundational principals\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBS/MS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or 1+ years of relevant experience\nStrong understanding of how to authenticate, query, and parse data from internal and external APIs\nStrong understanding of at least one coding language (Python, Java, etc.)\nBasic understanding of data architecture principles and advanced data modeling techniques\nProficient in working with diverse database systems and concepts\nExperience with ETL tools (including Informatica), encompassing data integration, transformation, and process optimization\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nFamiliarity with applying AI-assisted tools and techniques to enhance development, data analysis, or operational workflows, including understanding limitations, validations and responsible use\nAgile experience is a plus (Jira, Program Increment Planning, Iterations, ART, Scrum, etc.)\nExperience with PowerBI, Power Automate, PowerApps, or Oracle Apex\nDrives Culture - Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and partnership with a willingness to proactively coach, facilitate, share knowledge, as a role model and advocate for a changing organization\nCreates Partnerships – Authentically builds trusted relationships and collaborates across global, diverse and multi-functional teams to successfully drive business objectives\nSeizes Opportunity – Seeks new opportunities and ways to create balanced business growth while improving operational capabilities\nFocuses on Partners – Promotes centricity and ensures focus on creating great partner experiences to achieve competitive advantage\n\nLocation Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.\n\nThe expected salary range for this position is $55,800 - $74,300. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.\n\nBenefits We Offer\n\nOur 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! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.\n\nAbout MetLife\n\nRecognized 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nOur 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!\n\nMetLife 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”).\n\nIf you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. 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You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nThe Associate Database Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing automated data workflows that enhance performance data accessibility and reliability. This position is essential to advancing Performance and Platform Management’s data-driven strategy by enhancing the accessibility and reliability of strategic data. This role supports the Performance Data Management team’s mission to deliver real-time insights across operational, performance, and strategic domains—empowering smarter decision-making and greater efficiency across the Global Technology Organization. This is an exciting opportunity to design and implement automated data workflows that directly impact how data is accessed and used across the enterprise. You’ll contribute to a centralized data warehouse and reporting hub that integrates diverse data sources and enables advanced analytics, automation, and decision support. This work is foundational to MetLife’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to strategic challenges with agility. Success in this role requires strong analytic thinking and a passion for data engineering with an ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across technical and business teams. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and business partners in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop and maintain scripts to automate data processing\nIntegrate and interact with various APIs, including writing code to consume external APIs and expose data as needed via APIs.\nTroubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing scripts and API integrations to ensure optimal performance and reliability\nCreate clear documentation for scripts, integrations, and processes to support maintainability and knowledge sharing with our development and production support team\nPartner with internal and external clients and provide creative leadership and innovative thinking to translate business needs into workable systems\nCollaborate across a matrix team of architects, developers, database administrators and production support team members\nBe a leading advocate to a One MetLife culture creating a solid GTO Data Strategy presence by promotion & governance of core foundational principals\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBS/MS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or 1+ years of relevant experience\nStrong understanding of how to authenticate, query, and parse data from internal and external APIs\nStrong understanding of at least one coding language (Python, Java, etc.)\nBasic understanding of data architecture principles and advanced data modeling techniques\nProficient in working with diverse database systems and concepts\nExperience with ETL tools (including Informatica), encompassing data integration, transformation, and process optimization\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nFamiliarity with applying AI-assisted tools and techniques to enhance development, data analysis, or operational workflows, including understanding limitations, validations and responsible use\nAgile experience is a plus (Jira, Program Increment Planning, Iterations, ART, Scrum, etc.)\nExperience with PowerBI, Power Automate, PowerApps, or Oracle Apex\nDrives Culture - Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and partnership with a willingness to proactively coach, facilitate, share knowledge, as a role model and advocate for a changing organization\nCreates Partnerships – Authentically builds trusted relationships and collaborates across global, diverse and multi-functional teams to successfully drive business objectives\nSeizes Opportunity – Seeks new opportunities and ways to create balanced business growth while improving operational capabilities\nFocuses on Partners – Promotes centricity and ensures focus on creating great partner experiences to achieve competitive advantage\n\nLocation Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.\n\nThe expected salary range for this position is $55,800 - $74,300. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.\n\nBenefits We Offer\n\nOur 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! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.\n\nAbout MetLife\n\nRecognized 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nOur 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!\n\nMetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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