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Location
Cary, North Carolina
Alternative Location(s)
Posting Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina
* Posting Location: New York, New York
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
04-May-2026
Job ID
17174
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
When 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.
The Opportunity
The Lead Platform Architect is responsible for strategic architectural oversight of MetLife’s citizen developer platforms—setting guardrails and standards, proving out new capabilities, and coaching delivery teams to align to governance and approved patterns across MetLife’s global COE and federated COE operating model. This is an exciting opportunity to define the blueprint for how MetLife scales low-code and AI globally, balancing speed-to-value with enterprise risk and resiliency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architectural vision, standards, and design patterns for MetLife’s citizen developer platforms, including Microsoft Power Platform, in alignment with enterprise strategy.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Enterprise Architecture, RUAI, Compliance, Security, and Platform Engineering) to define, evolve, and enforce platform guardrails and best practices.
- Design and oversee scalable, secure, and maintainable platform architectures that support global deployment and long-term growth.
- Evaluate and recommend new and emerging platform capabilities through proof-of-concepts, assessing business value, architectural fit, and operational impact.
- Provide architectural oversight, solution design review, and technical guidance to delivery teams, ensuring compliance with governance, performance, scalability, and security standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with 5+ years of relevant professional experience, including 3+ years implementing Power Platform and other citizen-developer platforms.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps) and/or Claude CoWork in an enterprise environment.
- Strong expertise in platform and solution architecture, with the ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures.
- Proven experience integrating Power Platform solutions with enterprise systems, data sources, and applications.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex platform tradeoffs and make sound architectural decisions.
- Working knowledge of modern AI and automation concepts, sufficient to evaluate platform capabilities and guide architectural direction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise security, compliance, and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, cloud platforms, data integration, and working within governed technology environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional discussions, document architectural decisions, and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. 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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized 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.
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 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!
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.
General Information
Location
Cary, North Carolina
Alternative Location(s)
Posting Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina
* Posting Location: New York, New York
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
04-May-2026
Job ID
17174
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
When 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.
The Opportunity
The Lead Platform Architect is responsible for strategic architectural oversight of MetLife’s citizen developer platforms—setting guardrails and standards, proving out new capabilities, and coaching delivery teams to align to governance and approved patterns across MetLife’s global COE and federated COE operating model. This is an exciting opportunity to define the blueprint for how MetLife scales low-code and AI globally, balancing speed-to-value with enterprise risk and resiliency.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architectural vision, standards, and design patterns for MetLife’s citizen developer platforms, including Microsoft Power Platform, in alignment with enterprise strategy.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (Enterprise Architecture, RUAI, Compliance, Security, and Platform Engineering) to define, evolve, and enforce platform guardrails and best practices.
- Design and oversee scalable, secure, and maintainable platform architectures that support global deployment and long-term growth.
- Evaluate and recommend new and emerging platform capabilities through proof-of-concepts, assessing business value, architectural fit, and operational impact.
- Provide architectural oversight, solution design review, and technical guidance to delivery teams, ensuring compliance with governance, performance, scalability, and security standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with 5+ years of relevant professional experience, including 3+ years implementing Power Platform and other citizen-developer platforms.
- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Copilot Studio, Power Automate, Power Apps) and/or Claude CoWork in an enterprise environment.
- Strong expertise in platform and solution architecture, with the ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures.
- Proven experience integrating Power Platform solutions with enterprise systems, data sources, and applications.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex platform tradeoffs and make sound architectural decisions.
- Working knowledge of modern AI and automation concepts, sufficient to evaluate platform capabilities and guide architectural direction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with enterprise security, compliance, and DevOps practices, including CI/CD, cloud platforms, data integration, and working within governed technology environments.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive cross-functional discussions, document architectural decisions, and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. 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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized 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.
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 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!
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Microsoft Power Platform
Verify your SOC code before applying
Power Platform roles get filed under different SOC codes depending on the employer. Check the O*NET profiles for software developers and computer systems analysts to confirm which classification fits your duties before your employer files the LCA.
Research prevailing wage tiers by location
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your target SOC code in each metro area. Power Platform salaries vary significantly between cities, and your offer must meet the certified wage level USCIS reviews.
Target employers with dedicated Power Platform practices
Consulting firms, managed service providers, and large enterprises with internal automation teams file H-1B petitions for Power Platform specialists far more consistently than generalist staffing agencies. Migrate Mate filters employers by verified LCA filing history so you can target sponsors directly.
Clarify your role scope before the LCA is filed
If your duties span Power BI reporting and Power Apps development, the LCA job title and SOC code must reflect your primary function. Mismatches between the LCA description and your actual work are a common RFE trigger for technology roles.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
If you're on STEM OPT when you accept a Power Platform role, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify as a legal condition of that authorization. Ask the recruiter to confirm enrollment status before you sign, not after your start date.
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Do Microsoft Power Platform roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Power Platform roles require theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge in areas like data modeling, workflow automation, or application development, and they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status based on the job duties listed in the petition, not the product name, so the LCA and I-129 must clearly connect your Power Platform responsibilities to your degree.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Power Platform specialists?
Microsoft's own ecosystem of certified partners, large consulting firms, and enterprises running internal automation or digital transformation programs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Power Platform roles. Staffing agencies that place contractors on client projects also file H-1B petitions for these roles, though the cap-exempt status of the end client rarely transfers to the agency. Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer so you can identify sponsors before applying.
How does prevailing wage apply to Power Platform job titles?
Prevailing wage for Power Platform roles is determined by the SOC code the employer selects when filing the LCA with DOL. Employers most commonly use software developer or computer systems analyst codes, each of which has four wage levels tied to experience and complexity. The certified wage on the LCA sets the floor for what the employer must pay you throughout the H-1B period, and USCIS confirms the offer meets that floor during petition review.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Power Platform employer mid-year?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status and your prior petition was approved. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA specific to the Power Platform role they're hiring you for. You don't need to wait for approval to begin work under the portability rule, but the new petition must be non-frivolous.
Does holding a Microsoft Power Platform certification help my H-1B petition?
Certifications like the PL-900 or PL-400 can support your employer's case that the role requires specialized knowledge, but USCIS focuses primarily on whether the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A certification alone won't fix a weak specialty occupation argument. It's most useful when included alongside a detailed job description that maps your Power Platform duties directly to your academic background.
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