Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in software development and DevOps to lead our efforts in automating Cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will focus on building automation for Cloud Landing Zones and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of cloud solutions.

What you do

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure.
• Lead initiatives to automate cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate best practices in development, code quality, and automation.
• Guide and mentor development teams, providing expertise in DevOps and automation practices.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of cloud applications using serverless architectures, Kubernetes, and event-driven patterns.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments, utilizing GitOps methodologies.
• Apply security best practices to design and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of cloud applications.
• Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and development trends, applying new tools and frameworks as needed.
• Ensure software systems meet functional and non-functional requirements while adhering to best practices in software design, testing, and security.
• Foster continuous improvement by sharing knowledge, conducting team reviews, and mentoring junior developers.

What you bring

• Proven experience as a Cloud engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on AWS (Azure is a plus).
• Solid experience in software development and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in AWS/Azure infrastructure automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Golang, or JavaScript.
• Experience with serverless architectures, Kubernetes, and event-driven patterns.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and GitOps methodologies.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.

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

Allianz 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 statement

Allianz 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

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.