Lead IAM Developer

Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition:
MetLife is seeking a highly skilled and motivated IAM engineer to join our Identity Management team. This role will focus on designing, developing, and maintaining identity governance solutions using SailPoint IdentityIQ. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java and Beanshell development and experience building custom workflows, rules, reports, plugins, and connectors within the SailPoint ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in executing the strategy and design of MetLife's Identity Management program.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, technical teams, and security experts to lead the execution of identity programs.
• Design, implement, and maintain identity lifecycle processes using SailPoint IdentityIQ.
• Develop custom rules, reports, and workflows to meet business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate IAM solutions with enterprise systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex IAM issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, security assessments, and compliance audits.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of IAM processes, standards, and documentation.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
Required:

• Bachelor's in information technology, Computer Science, Security, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Identity and Access Management with expertise in SailPoint IIQ.
• Strong understanding of Identity and Access Management principles and technologies (SailPoint IIQ, RBAC/ABAC, LDAP/AD).
• Strong proficiency in development, including object-oriented design.
• Hands-on experience developing custom rules, email templates, reports, connectors, and workflows.
• Familiarity with identity governance concepts such as provisioning, certification, role-based access control, and policy enforcement.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred:

• SailPoint IdentityIQ Engineer/Architect certifications
• Experience with REST/SOAP APIs, LDAP, Active Directory, and database technologies (e.g. SQL, Oracle).
• Mentor/ lead other junior members in the team.
• Experience with developing SailPoint plugins is a plus.
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of cloud IAM (e.g., Azure AD, AWS IAM) is a plus.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
The expected salary range for this position is $120,000 to $158,400. 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 "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 [email protected]. 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.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.
$120,000 to $158,400