Senior Solution Architect in Digital Investment Management (f/m/d) at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE

Munich, Bavaria, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cloud-Native Architecture, Microservices, API Design, Identity and Access Management, Azure Cloud, Event-Driven Architecture, Financial Regulations, Technical Leadership, Agile Methodologies, System Performance Optimization, Data Governance, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Documentation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now! To strengthen our Digital Investment Management Cluster team, we are looking for a Senior Solution Architect (m/f/d) to drive the architectural strategy, optimize and develop our cloud-native wealth management eco system. The position offers the opportunity to play a vital role in the optimization, harmonization and further global build-out of our Digital Investment Management service offering. In addition to becoming part of a product team and reporting to the Engineering Chapter Lead in this role, you will join an open-minded, business and tech combining team committed to make “simplicity at scale” happen. We are working in a product-based setup with an agile delivery method. In this cross-functional Digital Investment Management team we are passionate about putting AllianzGI’s unique knowledge to our distribution partners with the means of state-of-the-art technology (e.g. cloud-based services). This role is based in Frankfurt or Munich, Germany What you will do • Design, implement, and evolve a scalable, secure, and cloud-native architecture for digital wealth management solutions • Select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and services - primarily within the Azure Cloud ecosystem - to meet business, technical, and regulatory requirements • Define and govern multi-tenant, event-driven system architectures across a portfolio of applications • Design high-quality APIs and integration interfaces for connectivity with banks, brokers, market data providers, and regulatory systems • Ensure architectural compliance with financial industry regulations and standards (e.g. MiFID II, WpHG, BaFin) by implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms • Collaborate closely with Developers, Cloud Architects and Enterprise Architects, and other technology stakeholders to implement scalable solutions that support business growth • Provide technical leadership to engineering teams, guiding them in the implementation of modern cloud-native and microservice patterns • Ensure performance, resilience, and cost-efficiency for cloud-based applications through continuous architectural improvements and design reviews • Contribute to the long-term architecture strategy and adoption of new technologies What you bring • 8+ years of professional experience in designing and implementing cloud-native, microservices-based, and multi-tenant architectures in financial services or digital wealth management domain; including hands-on work with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) • Extensive experience designing robust, secure, and well-documented APIs and integration layers, and reliable connectivity to third-party systems such as custodians, brokers and market data providers • Deep practical knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, Azure AD, and Keycloak, as well as the implementation of secure, role-based access control and zero-trust principles • Proficiency with monitoring tools (e.g. Datadog, Azure Monitor), and experience optimizing system performance, availability, and resilience in distributed cloud environments. • Solid understanding of financial regulations, such as MiFID II, WpHG, incl. proven ability to design architectures that are compliant, auditable, and aligned with data governance and residency requirements. • Degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical field • Demonstrated leadership in guiding engineering teams and shaping architectural direction, including the application of cloud-native design patterns, microservice governance, and DevSecOps practices in agile enterprise environments • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences • Strategic and analytical mindset, with a high level of autonomy and confidence in making architectural decisions in complex organizational structures • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken is required What we offer • Flexible working from home and abroad according to internal guidelines (hybrid model/ flexible working hours/cross-border remote work) • Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products • Family support (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 • … and so much more!

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable, secure, and cloud-native architecture for digital wealth management solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations and optimize system performance.