[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) MetLife # Lead Big Data Engineer Manager or lead Data & Analytics Listed on MetLife’s official careers site. Posted November 3, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on MetLife’s careers site →](https://www.metlifecareers.com/en_US/ml/JobDetail/Lead-Big-Data-Engineer/21473) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [MetLife](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/) / Lead Big Data Engineer ## Job description Description and Requirements Data Engineer The Opportunity As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data solutions that support enterprise-wide analytics and business intelligence initiatives. The role requires deep expertise in Big Data technologies, cloud platforms, and modern data engineering practices. In addition to technical leadership, you will play a key role in mentoring and developing Data & Analytics talent while driving delivery excellence across complex programs. ### Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines on Azure cloud and on-premises platforms for batch and real-time data processing. Build scalable data ingestion and processing frameworks to handle structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets. Solve complex business problems by leveraging data engineering best practices and advanced technologies. Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot data pipelines to ensure high availability, reliability, performance, and scalability. Ensure adherence to data quality, governance, security, privacy, and compliance standards. Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, data scientists, governance teams, DevOps teams, and analytics partners to deliver business value. Lead solution design discussions, technical estimations, architecture reviews, and implementation strategies. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams while fostering continuous learning and capability development. Drive adoption of engineering standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices across programs. ### Primary Requirements A. ### Technical Skills Strong experience with SQL, Python, and/or Scala. Hands-on expertise in Big Data technologies including Apache Spark, Hadoop, and Hive. Experience designing and developing enterprise-scale ETL/ELT pipelines. ### Expertise in Azure Data Engineering ecosystem Azure Data Factory (ADF) Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Databricks Azure Event Hub Azure Functions Experience with NoSQL and Distributed Databases such as Cosmos DB and HBase. Strong understanding of Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and Data Marts. Experience implementing Medallion Architecture and modern data design patterns. Expertise in data performance tuning, optimization, and quality validation. Experience building both real-time and batch processing pipelines, including Spark Streaming. B. ### Additional Requirements Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capabilities. Proven experience in solution architecture, estimation, and technical leadership. Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts through storytelling and presentations. Experience managing relationships with business partners and senior stakeholders. Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, talent development, and engagement. Good to Have Experience with DevOps and CI/CD practices using Git and Azure DevOps. Unix/Linux shell scripting expertise. Experience with MongoDB and Apache NiFi. Understanding of Lambda and Kappa architecture patterns. Exposure to Generative AI technologies, tools, and use cases. Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) domain experience. ### Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent educational qualification. 12-14+ years of relevant experience in Data Engineering, Big Data, and Cloud technologies. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 3, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 8, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 8, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days[Apply on MetLife’s careers site →](https://www.metlifecareers.com/en_US/ml/JobDetail/Lead-Big-Data-Engineer/21473) ## Hiring at MetLife - Open jobs: 420 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026 [All MetLife jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at MetLife ### [Lead Data Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/jobs/14f4738e8781ff72a6a8/) ### [Lead Database Administrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/jobs/c40de2a419dc541ff553/) ### [MIM – Associate – Data Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/jobs/8afd5681488a9173a2ea/) ### [Oracle Benefits and HR Analytics Functional Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/jobs/397cc672d5d61fb0dc5b/) ### [Oracle HCM and Analytics Techno-Functional Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/metlife/jobs/2613debc1eba3e7fe454/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Data Engineer BIG Data F/H - Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/air-france-klm/jobs/543a64d24e38221772ea/) Air France-KLM ### [Wuxi Big Data Engineer Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/seagate-technology/jobs/749e81fe8bf4fa42d974/) Seagate Technology ### [Lead Data Engineer (Databricks, Big Data)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/norfolk-southern/jobs/cc61f2266aaa849d1e93/) Norfolk Southern ### [Software Engineer III - AWS BIG Data Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/12bd4bf593bafa1ec98a/) JPMorganChase · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ### [Software Engineer III - Big Data, AWS, Spark - Data Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/157ea1f3f0037387dcf5/) JPMorganChase · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India [Data & Analytics jobs](/functions/data-analytics/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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