Data Architect

IT Data Analytics Platforms - Solution Architect

About the Job

Join Allianz as a Solution Architect within our IT Data Analytics Platforms team, where you will be at the forefront of managing and evolving our IT platforms for Data Management. Our team is responsible for the continuous enhancement of the corporate data platforms to meet new business requirements and for defining and implementing the strategy for its technological evolution.

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 you would like to 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 the current platforms, transitioning them  to the latest evolutions towards top-notch Data & AI Platforms
• Design scalable, robust, and secure solutions that facilitate the evolution of the platforms while maintaining its current functionalities, improving the users experience .
• Champion DevOps practices and tools to streamline development processes, ensuring continuous delivery and integration.
• Analyze and monitor solutions, assessing performance, use of resources and costs to ensure they meet  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 and experience of Azure-based architectures  and solutions (Synapse,  ML, PowerBi ; experience with AI Foundry, Agentic AI and Fabric is a plus ).
• Knowledge or experience with other cloud platforms or solutions such as Databricks, IDMC, DBT, AI API Gateway and the ability to integrate diverse technological components.
• Degree in Information Technology 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.

82803 | Data & AI | Professional | Non-Executive | 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 centers, 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 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.

We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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 agencies 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.