Devops Technical Architect_D-2336

DevOps Technical Architect 

Description:

As a DevOps Engineer, you will be a crucial member of our team, responsible for the seamless integration between software development and IT operations. Also, your role will involve managing and optimizing our Azure and AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring seamless deployment processes, and contributing automation, continuous delivery, and enhancing system performance, reliability, and scalability of our digital platform.

We are looking for a DevOps Engineer with extensive hands-on experience in Azure and AWS cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub actions, supporting developers with microservice and database (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) deployment and infrastructure automation. You should have a solid technical foundation, a passion for automation, and the ability to work effectively and independently in a collaborative and fast-paced environment

Skillset Required

• Experience: Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or similar roles with focus on operating applications in a cloud environment (Azure and AWS), with more than 3 years of experience in Kubernetes.
  Thorough knowledge of Linux or similar Unix Operating System

Understanding on monitoring tools like Dynatrace

• Migration: Nice to have - knowledge regarding migration of services and databases between Azure and AWS.
• CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes (especially in terms of microservices with MongoDB and PostgreSQL databases).
• Infrastructure Automation: Proficient in using Terraform, Packer and other IaC tools to automate our infrastructure
• Scripting & Automation: Strong scripting skills in Bash, Groovy, or similar languages for task automation and environment management.
• Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with Dynatrace, or similar tools for monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting system performance.
• Security and auditing: Experience in conducting security tests, disaster recovery test and other forms of infrastructure-related audits is a plus.

Additional

• Agile & DevOps Best Practices: Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps principles to promote collaboration and optimize workflows.
• DevOps Mindset: Embrace the DevOps mindset of "you build it, you run it," taking responsibility for your work and its impact.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-Organized Work: Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively.
• Proactive Thinking: Proactive approach to problem-solving and critical questioning of planned implementations.
• Enthusiasm for Technology: Passion for new technologies and frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related experience.
Good to have

 Having a basic understanding or exposure to AI tools would be a plus.

Familiarity with basic AI tools is considered an advantage.

Basic knowledge or experience with AI tools will be beneficial.

Exposure to AI tools, even at a basic level, is a value-add.A fundamental grasp of AI tools will be an added benefit.

Your benefits:

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 abroadWe 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 fosteredFlexible 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 TechnologyAllianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 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 statementAllianz 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.You. IT 

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.  

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. 

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. 

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Note: Having different strengths, experiences, perspectives and approaches is an integral part of Allianz‘ company culture. One means to achieve this is a regular rotation of Allianz Executive employees across functions, Allianz entities and geographies. Therefore, the company expects from its employees a general openness and a high motivation to regularly change positions and collect experiences across Allianz Group.