IT Techstart Associate

Allianz Technology of America (ATA) is part of the global financial powerhouse Allianz, with over 120,000 employees worldwide. ATA is hiring for the June 2025 TechSTART cohort, a 1-year rotation-based program. As a TechSTART Associate, you will experience diverse hands-on projects and real-time training in areas such as Software Development, Production Support, Project Delivery, and Project Management.

Applicants can pursue technical (computer science-related positions) or analytical tracks (business, communications, risk management liberal arts). During your TechSTART year, you will gain exposure to the IT function, key business partners, and company leaders through three collaborative, project-based rotations. TechSTART is a full-time position with salary, benefits and potential for permanent placement upon program completion.

The program start date is June 2025

Technical Track Areas:

• Application Development
• Database Development
• IT Security
• IT Quality Assurance
• Cloud/DevOps

Functional Track Areas:

• Project Management
• Digital Transformation
• Office of CEO

What you do

As a TechSTART Associate, you will build and hone the ability to:

• Gain exposure to products, skills, and technologies used across a global IT enterprise  
• Explore projects and initiatives across multiple IT Departments 
• Work with project teams and business stakeholders to identify requirements
• Assists with the deve solutions to technology needs  
• Conduct needs assessments, feasibility studies and analysis
• Create process documentation  
• Design and develop applications and solutions to support business requirements
• Create test requirements and execute test cases  

• Ensure timely communication with key stakeholders of milestones and risks
• Engage in Allianz community, resource groups, and networking events with leadership. 

What you bring

• 0 - 1 years’ experience recommended; Relevant technical and business work experience. Related internship experience preferred.
• Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited degree program preferred (Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related majors strongly encouraged)
• Commitment to continuous learning and development

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 health insurance, company bonus scheme, 401(K) with company match, company paid holidays, paid time off, paid volunteer days, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, an employee shares program and employee discounts 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.​

Locations

• Hybrid 3-4 days/week in Minneapolis, MN

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 12,000 employees located in 51 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.

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