DevOps Engineer Lead (m / f / d)

About The Job The Claims and Retail DevOps Senior Lead is a seasoned IT professional with more than 10 years of experience. This role sets the strategic direction and oversees DevOps methodologies, architecture, and tooling. The Lead also manages stakeholders to ensure that Retail and Claims applications can be handled within the proposed architecture, and ensures the reliability, monitoring, security, and stability of the platform. The role stays up to date with new methodologies, tooling, and cloud strategies.

What you do Design and ensure platform architecture scalability, reliability and adherence to security policies and compliance standards, applying necessary security patches and updates.

Monitor application and platform performance, conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective actions and collaborate with development and infrastructure teams for performance enhancement.

Respond to incidents related to applications and platforms, manage backup and recovery processes and ensure data integrity and availability during system failures.

Provide technical support to end-users, develop and maintain user documentation and training materials, and automate routine tasks to improve efficiency.

Lead cross-functional teams, develop strategic IT initiatives, manage large-scale infrastructure projects and drive continuous improvements with a focus on innovation and efficiency.

Manage and mentor multiple teams of experts, including Sys admin, IT Ops & App Ops engineers and DevOps specialists, leveraging over 10 years of industry experience.

Oversee IT operations budget, report to stakeholders, ensure compliance with regulations and monitor industry trends to drive innovation and maintain competitive edge.

What you bring Strong knowledge of IT applications, software and system operations with strong understanding of IT compliance and risk management.

Leadership and team management skills as well as excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure and the ability to keep up with the latest technology trends and innovations.

Good knowledge of ITIL framework

Proven track record of managing large budgets and resources effectively.

Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles and their practical use.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree or MBA is preferred.

A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in IT Application and Platform operations.

What We Offer We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working, including up to 25 days per year working from abroad.

Compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).

Career development and digital learning programs, international career mobility and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.

Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) to balance family and career.

About Allianz Technology Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider headquartered in Munich, Germany. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries, Allianz Technology runs, optimizes, transforms, and innovates infrastructure, applications, and services to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the full spectrum of digitalization – from large IT infrastructure projects 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 and are the backbone of Allianz.

Equal Opportunity Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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