Platform Manager - Quality Assurance and Security Tooling_597 at Allianz Technology

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Security Tooling, Agile Methodologies, Test Automation, Software Code Quality, Threat Modelling, SAST, Antimalware, Team Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, R2D Development Process, Continuous Improvement, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Job As the Department Lead for Quality Assurance and Security Tooling, you will oversee the development and implementation of harmonized agile test automation tools, software code quality tools, and security solutions, including Threat modelling, SAST (Static Application Security Testing) integration and governance and Antimalware solutions. You will be responsible for forming and leading an efficient team based on nearshore and offshore locations, ensuring seamless integration of quality assurance and security practices across our global IT development teams. Additionally, you will be responsible for further enhancing and enforcing our R2D (Requirements to Deployment) development process evolvement, driving the department's strategic vision and aligning tooling strategies with business objectives. Your leadership will be pivotal in driving the department's strategic vision and aligning tooling strategies with business objectives. What you do Lead the department in providing state-of-the-art quality assurance and security tooling solutions to support agile software development. Develop and implement a harmonized suite of agile test automation tools tailored to the needs of the organization and oversee the integration and optimization of software code quality tools to enhance development practices. Implement and manage security tools such as Threat modeling, SAST and antimalware solutions, ensuring robust protection against vulnerabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align tooling strategies with business objectives and agile methodologies. Form and manage an efficient team based on nearshore and offshore locations to maximize resource utilization and operational effectiveness. Enhance and enforce the R2D development process evolvement to streamline software development and deployment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of quality assurance and security processes. Mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence What you bring Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven senior experience in leading quality assurance and security tooling departments, preferably within an agile IT environment. Strong expertise in agile test automation tools, software code quality tools, and security solutions such as threat modelling, SAST, and antimalware. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of driving successful projects and initiatives. Experience in managing teams across nearshore and offshore locations with exceptional communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with global teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions as well as stakeholder management and communication skills (including fluency in English) Experience in insurance sector is a plus 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 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 centres, 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 therefore welcome applications regardless of race, 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. 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. 75278 | Operations | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

Responsibilities

Lead the department in providing quality assurance and security tooling solutions to support agile software development. Oversee the development and implementation of agile test automation tools and security solutions while managing a team across nearshore and offshore locations.