About The Job

As a Principal DevOps Engineer, you work together with stakeholders from architecture, application development teams, testing teams, leadership, and OE representatives to understand challenges, expectations, and customer requirements. You develop a roadmap for infrastructure solutions that allow for high-availability and low latency across the globe and follow-up with your team and stakeholders for timely delivery. You mentor a team of DevOps Engineer, ensure the team is productive, follow-up on blockers and make sure team-internal and team-external exchanges happen frequently

What You Do

Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure DevOps solutions, including the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
Lead IT transformation initiatives to standardize DevOps practices across global teams.
Drive global DevSecOps Maturity Assessments from a technical perspective.
Provide expert advice on DevOps strategies and implementations, including conducting workshops and training sessions for team upskilling.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration and delivery, while mentoring junior team members in adopting DevOps practices.
Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure and services performance, resolving any performance bottlenecks for optimal efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure, services, and applications.
Keep up to date with the latest cloud technologies, security practices, and industry trends in the insurance domain,
Making recommendations for improvements, cost reductions, and innovatio
Relevant in GenAI, Data Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, and ChatGPT.

What You Bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
At least 5 - 7 years of experience in a DevOps role, including 2 years in Lead role
Proficiency in DevOps tools and technologies such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Terraform, Git.
Proficiency with common CI/CD Tools like GitHub and IaC best-practices.
Proficiency with technologies like Kafka, MongoDB or Postgres would be advantageous.
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Strong knowledge of AWS and respective services (RDS, EKS, Elasticache).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Experience with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Grafana, ELK, and DataDog.
Proven track record in leading transformation and global standardization projects, and providing strategic advice on DevOps best practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a global team environment.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, including experience in incident management and resolution.
Proficiency with security best practices and implementing robust security controls to protect sensitive insurance data.
Proficiency with Agile and Lean methodologies.
Experience with one or all of the following tools: Apigee, Akamai, Service NOW.
Proven Leadership and mentoring skills.
Certifications from applicable vendors such as AWS, Azure, CNCF advantageou
Relevant in GenAI, Data Analysis, Microsoft Copilot, and ChatGPT.

What We Offer

We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration.
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. Access to over 10,000 on-demand learning resources and programs, to support you in taking control of your career development.
Work from home allowance.
In recognition of the evolving work landscape, our company is proud to provide a work-from-home allowance to our employees.
We nurture the well-being of our employees and their cherished families. We extend our care beyond their professional lives by providing comprehensive health insurance that encompasses not only our employees but also their loved ones.
We take pride in offering our employees a premium gym membership, recognizing the immense value it places on their well-being and commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
At our company, we offer an on-site playroom and a myriad of exciting activities, ensuring that our employees can unwind, recharge, and truly enjoy their time within our vibrant community.

76206 | 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 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.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome all people, regardless of e.g., gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, philosophy of life, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. After all, our greatest strength as a company is rooted in the diversity of skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring.

Join Us. Let's care for tomorrow.

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