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Principal Software/Platform Engineer - MetLife
Devops Engineer
Lead the design and delivery of scalable cloud-native platforms, driving innovation across the employee lifecycle with Python, Node.js, and AWS. Champion microservices, containerization, and CI/CD to enable seamless digital experiences.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and lead the development of cloud-native platforms using Python, Node.js, and AWS services.
- Design and implement microservices, containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for high‑availability, scalable solutions.
- Drive continuous integration and delivery pipelines, ensuring rapid, reliable releases.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions that enhance employee experiences.
- Mentor and coach engineering teams, fostering best practices in architecture, security, and performance.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on platform and cloud architecture.
- Proficiency in Python, Node.js, and AWS (Lambda, ECS, EKS, S3, RDS).
- Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
- Deep understanding of microservices patterns, API design, and event‑driven architecture.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to lead technical initiatives in a fast‑moving environment.
Skills
pythonnodejsawsdockerkubernetescicd