Solution Architect

About The Job

As a Solution Architect at Allianz Technology, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and innovative IT solutions that align with Allianz's business objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Your role will involve ensuring the integration of various systems and technologies, optimizing performance, and maintaining security standards. You will play a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives and ensuring the successful delivery of IT projects.

What You Do

• Design and develop comprehensive IT solutions that meet business needs and align with Allianz's strategic goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring a clear understanding of project objectives.
• Create architectural designs and documentation, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Lead the integration of various systems and technologies, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance solution capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in architecture and design.
• Participate in the development of IT strategies and roadmaps to support business growth.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in IT architecture and design.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Strong with DevOps practices and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.
• Experience on mobile application development with technologies such as Flutter is a plus.

What We Offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working.
• We believe in rewarding performance, and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program, and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery, and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health, and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support balancing family and career and help our people return from career breaks with valuable experience.
• Work from home allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance extends beyond employees to cover their loved ones.
• We offer a premium gym membership to support well-being and a healthy work-life balance.
• An on-site playroom and a variety of engaging activities are available to help employees unwind and recharge.

88655 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked with running, optimizing, transforming, and innovating the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience. We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz. Find us at:www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.

To Recruitment Agencies:
Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. When we engage with recruitment agencies, the partnership is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate is ultimately employed by Allianz.