General Information
Location
BOGOTÁ D.C., BOGOTA
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
21-Apr-2026
Job ID
17019
Description and Requirements
The Technical Manager and AI Deputy is a senior technology leadership role accountable for engineering excellence, technical governance, and the delivery of scalable, secure, and AI-enabled solutions across MetLife Colombia. Guided by our purpose – a_lways with you building a more confident future_ – and our New Frontier strategy focused on stronger growth, attractive returns and all-weather performance, this role offers an exciting opportunity to lead software development teams while acting as a technical steward. The position ensures alignment between business strategy, architecture, platforms, and emerging AI capabilities in a regulated enterprise environment.
Key Accountabilities
Engineering & Technical Management
Lead and plan software development capabilities aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture.
Establish and govern engineering standards, architectural guardrails, and SSDLC / DevSecOps practices.
Act as the technical escalation point for complex design decisions, platform dependencies, and technical risk.
Ensure system resilience, performance, security, and long-term maintainability.
AI & Advanced Technology Enablement
Lead the technical execution of AI- and automation-based programs, including generative AI and decision intelligence use cases.
Ensure AI solutions comply with security, data privacy, model governance, and Responsible AI principles.
Partner with business, data, risk, and security teams to translate business needs into scalable AI-enabled capabilities.
Drive adoption of AI platforms, and model lifecycle management.
Platform & Legacy Modernization
Lead technical execution of core modernization, API enablement, tech modernization and tech renewal.
Drive legacy system modernization and decommissioning to reduce technical debt and operational risk.
Ensure development teams are organized around product and platform value streams aligned with SAFe.
- Talent, Capability & Culture
Build and sustain communities of practice in architecture, AI, cloud, and engineering excellence.
Mentor senior engineers and architects as technical leaders.
Define and evolve technical capability roadmaps (AI literacy, cloud-native engineering, secure coding).
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and responsible innovation.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related fields.
- 8+ years of experience in software development and technical leadership roles.
- Proven experience leading multi-team, multi-platform engineering environments.
- Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, and integration patterns.
- Solid knowledge AI delivery lifecycles
- Experience operating in regulated or high-compliance environments.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage senior business, risk, and technology stakeholders.
- Professional proficiency in English.
**Preferred Qualifications **
- Experience in insurance or financial services environments.
- Exposure to Responsible AI, data ethics, and model risk management.
- Postgraduate studies or certifications in Architecture, AI, Cloud, or Agile frameworks.
- SAFe experience in System Architect, Solution Architect, or senior engineering leadership roles.
Beneficios que Ofrecemos
Nuestros beneficios están diseñados para cuidar su bienestar holístico con programas para la salud física y mental, el bienestar financiero y el apoyo para las familias. Ofrecemos seguro de gastos médicos mayores, seguro de vida en combinación con un paquete de compensación competitivo junto con bonificaciones por rendimiento, fondo de ahorro y plan de pensiones. También ofrecemos permisos parentales y de adopción ampliados, así como beneficios adicionales como tiempo libre de voluntariado, días libres por su cumpleaños y el Día del Patrimonio Cultural, eventos culturales y deportivos, ¡y mucho más!
Acerca de MetLife
Reconocida en la lista de la revista Fortune de las "Empresas más admiradas del mundo" de 2025 y en la lista de los 25 mejores lugares para™ trabajar en el mundo de Fortune para 2025, MetLife, a través de sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una de las principales empresas de servicios financieros del mundo; proporcionando seguros, anualidades, beneficios para empleados y gestión de activos a clientes individuales e institucionales.
Nuestro propósito es simple: ayudar a nuestros colegas, clientes, comunidades y al mundo en general a crear un futuro más seguro.Unidos por un propósito y guiados por nuestros valores fundamentales - Ganar Juntos, Hacer lo Correcto, Entregar Impacto sobre Actividad y Pensar en el Futuro - estamos inspirados para transformar el próximo siglo en los servicios financieros. En MetLife, es #AllTogetherPossible ¡Únete a nosotros!
At MetLife, we are committed to fostering diversity among employees, through non-discriminatory treatment for reasons of gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, disability, physical or economic condition, HIV and embarrassment as a requirement for entry, permanence or ascension and there is equal employment opportunities.