Solution Architect

About the Job 

The Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing efficient, scalable, and secure IT solutions that align with Allianz's business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of architectural principles, enterprise systems, and the insurance industry to support the development and integration of innovative solutions.

What you do

• Solution Design and Development:
  • Develop and implement IT architecture strategies that support Allianz's business goals.
  • Design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
  • Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools to enhance the IT infrastructure.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work closely with business leaders, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and present architectural solutions.
• Technical Leadership:
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, including coding standards, testing, and documentation.
• Project Management:
  • Lead the architectural aspects of major IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
  • Manage project risks and issues, providing solutions to mitigate them.
• Compliance and Security:
  • Ensure all solutions comply with Allianz's security policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, preferably in the insurance industry.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with microservices architecture, API management, and integration technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

 What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• 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 to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking, and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT

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 agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement 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 was ultimately employed by Allianz.