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  • Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina

  • Posting Location: Tampa, Florida

  • Posting Location: New York, New York

City/Cities
Cary, New York, Tampa
Country
United States
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
09-Oct-2025
Job ID
12735

Description and Requirements

Role Value Proposition:

The MetLife Corporate Functions Data Office is part of the Data and Analytics Organization (D&A) within GTO. Our mission is to implement scalable data solutions for our stakeholders to generate actionable insights. We partner with Technology, and our Business and functional partners to build and deploy the next generation data solutions for MetLife as we head into our New Frontier strategy!
 
We are seeking a Data Modeler who is passionate about data and its lifecycle and structure. The ideal candidate will balance business acumen with deep expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling, translating business requirements into robust data models. The role is based in Cary, NC, Tampa, FL or, NY, NY and supports MetLife’s commitment to data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate business requirements into scalable data model designs and production-grade data and analytics solutions.
  • Design and maintain logical and physical data models to support business and analytics needs.
  • Ensure data model consistency, integrity, and adherence to best practices.
  • Develop and optimize dimensional data models for performance, scalability, and deployment in on-prem and cloud environments (Azure Synapse, Databricks).
  • Perform data profiling and validation to ensure model accuracy and completeness.
  • Build and maintain data dictionaries, metadata repositories, and ER diagrams.
  • Mentor junior Data Modelers, review their work deliverables, and provide people leadership: coach, develop, and engage talent.
  • Independently lead design, solutioning, and estimation.
  • Solve complex business problems using data and advanced technologies.
  • Collaborate with partners from Business, Technology, Operations, and D&A capabilities (Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Architecture, Data Science, DevOps, BI & Insights).

Required Skills:

  • 8–10+ years of relevant experience in data modeling building common data model, preferably in financial or insurance settings.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent educational qualification.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and structured problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in partner and stakeholder engagement.
  • Technical proficiency in data modeling tools
  • Experience with dimensional modeling (examples include 3NF, star schema, snowflake), relational databases (SQL, Oracle), and cloud platforms (examples include Azure Synapse, Databricks, Cosmos DB).
  • Designing models for ETL and analytics workflows, API design and ingestion (examples include REST, SOAP, JSON, XML).
  • Normalization, denormalization principles, and performance tuning techniques.
  • Domain-based modeling and evidence of thought leadership.
  • Mentorship experience and talent development.

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Exposure to Gen AI technology and tools.
  • Experience with ERwin, SQL/NOSQL for schema design, validation, and optimization.
  • Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance domain knowledge.
  • Appetite to learn new technologies and innovate.
  • Experience working in Agile environments and with cloud platforms.
  • Certification in relevant tools or platforms is a plus.


The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $145,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer

 Our 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, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2025 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2025 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.

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 empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife 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”).

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$100,000 - $145,000