Senior Data Engineer (f/m/d) - Investment Platforms

At Allianz Global Investors, we are shaping the future of investment management through technology, data and innovation. To support this journey, we are looking for a forward-thinking and results-oriented Senior Data Engineer (f/m/d) for Investment Platforms to join our Investment Technology team.

In this role, you will help design and deliver scalable data solutions that empower investment research, portfolio management, analytics and AI-enabled use cases across our global Portfolio Management function. You will play a key role in advancing our data-driven investment processes by building robust data platforms, pipelines and backend services in a modern agile environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership from day one and contribute to a meaningful transformation in the investment management industry. Technology is a critical differentiator in creating future-proof and competitive investment capabilities — and you will have the opportunity to shape solutions that make a real impact.

This position will be based in Frankfurt or Munich.

What you will do

• Design, build and evolve scalable data pipelines for investment research, analytics and decision support
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT workflows for structured, unstructured, market, reference and alternative data
• Engineer robust data models and storage solutions to support quantitative research and downstream applications
• Build and maintain backend components and APIs that provide reliable access to data products and platform services
• Contribute to technical design decisions for data-intensive systems, ensuring scalability, performance, security and regulatory compliance
• Improve and modernize existing applications, pipelines and codebases to enhance stability, maintainability and operational efficiency
• Integrate data solutions into AI and machine learning use-cases and support the continued evolution of our investment technology platform
• Work closely with investment teams, analysts, architects and governance stakeholders to translate business and data requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Support platform operations through monitoring, issue resolution and continuous improvement
• Contribute to engineering standards, best practices and a compliant software development lifecycle
• Continuously stay informed about relevant technologies and market developments that can strengthen the platform and its capabilities

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, backend engineering or data platform engineering
• University degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong hands-on experience developing, deploying and operating production-grade solutions in Python
• Strong SQL and data modelling skills
• Proven experience building and operating scalable data pipelines and distributed data processing workflows
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, data lakes and cloud-based data platforms
• Experience with relational databases and modern data storage concepts
• Good understanding of backend application design, APIs and integration patterns for data-intensive systems
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and modern SDLC / DevOps tooling such as Git, GitHub/GitLab and Jira
• Ability to contribute to technical design and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Exposure to AI / GenAI / ML-enabled solutions is an advantage
• Experience in financial services, asset management or investment data is a plus
• Strong written and spoken English skills
• Agile mindset, collaborative working style and a high level of ownership

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan
• Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Self-guided learning & development
• Volunteering time
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience. 

We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing.

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.  

We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.  

Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for 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. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.  

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. 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position.  If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com. 

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement 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 was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors.

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

How to Apply: Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application.

To support our recruiters, we use Fit Score—an AI‑powered tool that highlights how closely your profile aligns with the role. This helps us review applications more efficiently and focus on what matters most: your skills and experience.

Good to know: The Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process.

97543 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent