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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Architect - Enterprise & AI Enablement - **Company:** MetLife - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $161,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Platform as a Service (PAAS), Power BI, Software Engineering, Multi-Agent Systems, Software Security, Technical Debt, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Low-code, Virtual Agents, Network Server, Web Api - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gh761y ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience. * 5+ years of experience in software engineering or architecture in enterprise environments. * Experience with modern AI concepts, including agentic AI, MCP servers, and/or the creation of AI plugins and skills. * Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, APIs, and secure integration patterns. * Demonstrated expertise in security, operational, and resiliency architecture principles. * Experience with platforms like Claude AI, Copilot Studio, or similar ecosystems. * Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives requiring engagement and support from partner organizations. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with citizen developer platform enablement at scale. * Familiarity with responsible AI concepts such as explainability and auditability. * Cloud PaaS technologies, Power BI, Kubernetes, web APIs, API security protocols, etc., with preferred experience in Azure. * Experience working in large enterprise environments, preferably in financial services. * Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills. * Demonstrated experience with enabling technology adoption in an Enterprise environment. Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office. ## Description Enterprise Architecture ensures a holistic strategy and approach to technology solutions by working broadly and globally across the company. We drive MetLife toward a simplified and consistent architecture, enabling quality, agility, and cost-effectiveness. We support all areas of MetLife in developing and implementing enterprise strategies across Business Units, Global Operations, Application Development, Information Security, Data & Analytics, and Infrastructure. MetLife is seeking a Lead Architect to enable AI-powered development platforms for Citizen Developers across the enterprise. This role focuses on making AI tools and platforms easy to use, while ensuring they meet enterprise standards for security, transparency, and responsible use. The architect will design platforms, guardrails, and reusable patterns that allow Associates and Citizen Developers to quickly build solutions without creating hidden risk, technical debt, or compliance issues. The role balances ease of use with strong governance, ensuring AI capabilities can scale safely across the organization. You will work closely with architecture, security, privacy, and platform teams to define how AI and agent-based capabilities are delivered consistently and responsibly. 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