Job Opportunity | Sr. Technical Functional Analyst API & Integrations.

MetLife | EMEA Technology

About MetLife

MetLife is one of the world's leading financial services companies, with a legacy of over 150 years and operations across more than 40 markets. The company provides life insurance, employee benefits, retirement and financial solutions to millions of customers worldwide.

MetLife's EMEA Technology organization is driving digital transformation by developing innovative and reliable technology solutions that enhance employee and customer experiences.

Role Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Technical Functional Analyst with strong hands-on experience in Core API technologies, REST API integrations, database connectivity and technical solution design.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of API architecture, integration patterns, data flows and system behaviour, along with experience working with development teams in an Agile environment.

This is a hands-on technical delivery role requiring the ability to define API specifications, understand application integrations, validate data flows and translate technical requirements into implementation-ready documentation.

Key Responsibilities

API Design & Integration

- Define and document REST API specifications, endpoints, request/response structures and integration requirements.
- Work with Swagger / OpenAPI to design, document and maintain API specifications.
- Understand API integration patterns, web services and message-based integrations.
- Define data mappings, interface behaviour, business rules and error-handling requirements.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure APIs and integrations meet functional and technical expectations.





Agile Delivery & Collaboration

- Manage requirements, user stories and technical activities using Jira, Confluence and Azure DevOps.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning and delivery discussions.
- Support API testing, troubleshooting, defect resolution and UAT activities.
- Collaborate with global technology teams and stakeholders across different geographies.

AI & Productivity Tools

- Demonstrate practical experience using AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or GitHub Copilot.
- Leverage AI tools for technical documentation, API understanding, analysis, test-case preparation and productivity improvement.

Mandatory Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with REST APIs and API integrations.
- Good understanding of API design, architecture, endpoints and integration patterns.
- Experience with Swagger / OpenAPI.
- Solid understanding of databases, data models and SQL queries.
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps.
- Working experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Practical exposure to AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot or GitHub Copilot.
- Knowledge of JSON, XML, web services and API request/response structures.

Good to Have
- Experience with Postman or other API testing tools.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP.
- Knowledge of CI/CD and DevSecOps practices.
- Experience in the Insurance / Life Insurance domain.
- Understanding of enterprise application architecture and cloud-native technologies.

Ideal Candidate Profile We are looking for professionals from Core API, API Integration, API Engineering and Application Integration backgrounds who have hands-on technical exposure to APIs and databases.

Thanks,

Ruchi Saxena

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