Advanced Back End Developer

About the Job

 The Back End Developer develops, tests, and maintains software solutions for our Commercial Claims applications. This role involves implementing technical designs, writing quality code, and supporting overall functionality. Responsibilities include providing development expertise during concept phases and collaborating with the team to deliver complex IT solutions that support our global commercial operation

What you do 

• Develop, test, and maintain effective server-side applications and APIs following Microservices architecture for our Commercial Claims solutions.
• Implement technical requirements into software code, following established designs and patterns.
• Address non-functional requirements such as performance, data protection, and IT security.
• Collaborate with front end developers and team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Follow best practices to ensure maintainability of systems within the technical and functional environment.
• Apply DevOps practices and work with cloud infrastructure as part of the development and deployment process.
• Work in an agile environment and adopt appropriate software engineering techniques, methods, and best practices

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience with 3+ years of professional experience in backend development or similar roles.
• Proficiency in Java and SpringBoot framework with understanding of modern back end frameworks, and their core concepts, along with as a plus working knowledge of MongoDB or other NoSQL databases for data management and/or of Kafka or other stream processing platform for event-based communication.
• Exposure to several of the following: Microservices architecture, security implementation, and performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and cloud technologies such as GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, Kubernetes/Docker, and AWS services for CI/CD pipelines and application deployment.
• Experience in software testing, deployment, and release management.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use to enhance back-end development process, functionality and performance.
• Certifications in Java, Architecture, Kafka, MongoDB, AWS, or Kubernetes 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
  

84403 | 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.