Senior Cloud Architect

Allianz Services is proud to serve and be part of Allianz Group, one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers. Our strong global footprint, with more than 6000 employees located across eight countries and four continents, enables us to unlock the full potential towards driving a superior client experience within Allianz Group.

Allianz Services within Allianz Technology plays a key role in Data Analytics and AI-driven transformation by providing impactful solutions, growing capabilities, and running selected innovation and scaling projects across the Allianz operating model. As a Senior Cloud Architect you will play a pivotal role supporting users, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and helping to design and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions on the Azure cloud infrastructure. This role ensures that new platform capabilities are developed according to user demands, with a strong emphasis on quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and Qualify Platform Capabilities: Define and prioritize new functional and non-functional capabilities for the cloud-based data platform, ensuring alignment with business needs and Allianz's security, compliance, privacy, and architecture standards.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME): Act as the platform SME for both potential and existing users, guiding them in the architecture of scalable, high-performance Data & AI solutions.
• Product Owner for Data Platform: Provide leadership and product guidance to engineering teams during the design, development, and implementation of new platform capabilities. Ensure all solutions meet defined quality standards and acceptance criteria.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with stakeholders to co-create data solutions, optimizing business models and identifying opportunities for improved data usage.
• Technology Evaluation: Lead the evaluation and selection of technologies and partners to implement data analytics use cases, focusing on proofs of concept and prototypes.
• Innovation and Trends: Stay up to date with emerging trends in Data, Analytics, AI/ML, and cloud technologies. Leverage open-source technologies and cloud tools to drive innovation and cost-efficiency.
• Representation and Reporting: Prepare materials for management briefings and public events. Represent the team in technical discussions, particularly regarding architecture and platform capabilities.

What you bring

• Education:
  A degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. Certifications in cloud technologies (Azure, AWS) and data analytics are a plus.
• Professional Experience:
  5+ years of experience in cloud architecture, with a focus on Data & AI infrastructure, ideally in Azure. Experience in building scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions, particularly in data analytics and AI/ML environments.
• Skills:
  Strong expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure, Data & AI technologies, and data platform management. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Requirements/Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in cloud data architecture and management.
• Proven experience in designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures using Azure services, including Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Machine Learning, and Azure Data Lake.
• Expertise in modern Data Warehouse architectures (e.g., Lakehouse) and experience with Azure tools such as Synapse Analytics and Fabric, as well as Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC).
• Experience leveraging Azure Machine Learning and AI services (e.g., Cognitive Services, Azure Bot Service) to integrate machine learning models and AI capabilities into data solutions for predictive analytics and automation.
• Strong knowledge of data security and compliance practices using Azure AD, Azure Key Vault, and Informatica’s data governance tools, with a focus on data privacy and regulatory standards.
• Expertise in optimizing resource usage, performance, and costs across Azure services and IDMC, leveraging tools like Azure Cost Management and Azure Monitor.
• Proficiency in data integration, machine learning, and generative AI from an architectural perspective, with hands-on experience in Python, SQL, and Spark/Scala/PySpark.
• Skilled in ETL/ELT tools, advanced SQL, and working with container solutions like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and microservices architectures and APIs.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman, with a proven track record in designing and managing cloud solutions on Azure.
• Strong understanding of emerging trends in big data and analytics, particularly in open-source technologies.
• Adept at working in fast-paced corporate environments, managing multiple priorities, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical solutions to senior management and business teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities, with a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with Allianz Infrastructure or Allianz Technology teams.
• Previous experience working as a Cloud Architect within an Allianz Group Function or Operational Entity (OE).

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, ethnicity and cultural background, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

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59718 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent