Technical Lead

About the Job

As a Technical Lead at Allianz Technology, you will be at the forefront of driving technical excellence and innovation within the organization. You will lead a team of developers and engineers, guiding them in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge IT solutions. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects that align with Allianz's strategic goals. You will also leverage AI technologies to enhance the capabilities and efficiency of our solutions, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

What you do

•             Lead and mentor a team of developers and engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

•             Architect and oversee the development of full-stack web applications, ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend components

•             Oversee the design, development, and implementation of high-quality IT solutions that align with business objectives.

•             Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring clear communication of project goals.

•             Drive technical decision for frontend architecture and backend system design and implementation

•             Ensure adherence to best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and documentation.

•             Identify and resolve technical challenges, providing innovative solutions to complex problems.

•             Ensure code quality through comprehensive code reviews, automated testing strategies, and continuous integration practices

•             Identify technical debt and create roadmaps for system improvements and modernization

•             Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating them into our solutions where applicable.

•             Foster knowledge sharing within the team through pair programming, technical discussions, and documentation

•             Utilize AI-driven tools and methodologies to enhance development productivity and application performance

What you bring

•             Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience)

•             5+ years of experience in full-stack development with expertise in Angular and Java ecosystems

•             3+ years in a technical leadership position, mentoring and guiding development teams

•             Strong proficiency in Angular framework, TypeScript, RxJS, and frontend testing frameworks

•             Extensive experience with Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data

•             Knowledge of RESTful API design principles and microservice architecture

•             Experience with NoSQL databases, MongoDB or others

•             Familiarity with version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices

•             Understanding of web security principles and authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT)

•             Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools

•             Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to various audiences

•             Proven track record of leading successful web application projects from inception to deployment

•             Experience in integrating AI algorithms and models to enhance solution capabilities and decision-making.

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.

83371 | 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.