About The Job
Join Allianz as a Solution Architect within our IT Claims team, where you will be at the forefront of managing and evolving our IT platform for Claims Management. Our team is responsible for the continuous enhancement of the platform to meet new business requirements and for defining and implementing the strategy for its technological evolution.
The current roadmap for platform evolution follows two main complementary paths: the re-engineering of specific components from Mainframe to Java technology, and the adoption of Allianz Technology Group solutions that are localized and integrated in the local IT landscape by the IT Claims team.
In this dynamic environment, we are seeking a Solution Architect with proven experience in designing and evolving complex software architectures and leading transformation projects. You will play a crucial role in managing and continuously improving the current platform ("as-is") while strategically defining and executing steps to evolve the platform towards our target architecture.
If you are passionate about architecting impactful solutions and thrive in a challenging and evolving setting, we invite you to become part of our journey.
What You Do
- Lead the integration of Allianz Technology Group solutions into the local IT environment, ensuring seamless interoperability and alignment with business objectives.
- Architect and oversee the re-engineering of platform components, transitioning them from Mainframe to Java technology, on cloud-based, microservices architecture
- Design scalable, robust, and secure solutions that facilitate the evolution of the platform while maintaining its current functionalities.
- Champion DevOps practices and tools to streamline development processes, ensuring continuous delivery and integration.
- Analyze and monitor live solutions, assessing performance and platform evolution to ensure they meet strategic business goals.
What You Bring
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proven problem-solving attitude, essential for managing complex system transformations.
- Proven track record as a solution architect, demonstrating adaptability and expertise in managing complex projects.
- Extensive knowledge of Java-based architectures, microservices, and cloud-based solutions.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and the ability to integrate diverse technological components.
- Degree in IT or Engineering with at least 7 years of relevant experience in system architecture and transformation projects.
- Proficiency in navigating infrastructural constraints and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a dynamic team environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and analytical thinking skills, with fluency in both Italian and English, written and spoken.
72665 | Operations | Professional | PG10 | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent
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
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 to run, optimize, transform, and innovate 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.
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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