Senior Cloud Data Architect, Allianz

Allianz

Location:
Spain, Barcelona

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

As a Senior Cloud Architect, your role will focus on supporting users, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and designing scalable, secure, and efficient solutions on Azure cloud infrastructure. You will ensure the development of new platform capabilities that meet quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness standards while staying up to date with emerging Data, AI, and cloud technologies.

Job Responsibility:

Define and prioritize new functional and non-functional capabilities for the cloud-based data platform, ensuring alignment with business needs and Allianz's security, compliance, privacy, and architecture standards
Act as the platform SME for both potential and existing users, guiding them in the architecture of scalable, high-performance Data & AI solutions
Provide leadership and product guidance to engineering teams during the design, development, and implementation of new platform capabilities
Ensure all solutions meet defined quality standards and acceptance criteria
Work with stakeholders to co-create data solutions, optimizing business models and identifying opportunities for improved data usage
Lead the evaluation and selection of technologies and partners to implement data analytics use cases, focusing on proofs of concept and prototypes
Stay up to date with emerging trends in Data, Analytics, AI/ML, and cloud technologies
Leverage open-source technologies and cloud tools to drive innovation and cost-efficiency
Prepare materials for management briefings and public events
Represent the team in technical discussions, particularly regarding architecture and platform capabilities.

Requirements:

Strong expertise in Azure cloud infrastructure, Data & AI technologies, and data platform management, with proficiency in Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Data Lake, and Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)
Proven experience in modern Data Warehouse architectures (e.g., Lakehouse) and integrating machine learning models and AI capabilities using Azure services like Cognitive Services and Azure Bot Service for predictive analytics and automation
In-depth knowledge of data security and compliance practices using Azure AD, Azure Key Vault, and Informatica’s data governance tools, focusing on data privacy and regulatory standards
Expertise in optimizing resource usage, performance, and costs across Azure services and IDMC, leveraging tools like Azure Cost Management and Azure Monitor, and skilled in ETL/ELT tools and advanced SQL
Proficiency in data integration, machine learning, and generative AI from an architectural perspective, with hands-on experience in Python, SQL, Spark/Scala/PySpark, and container solutions like Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins), microservices architectures, and APIs, with knowledge of architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman, adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments, and excellent communication and presentation skills
Over 5 years of experience in cloud architecture focusing on Data & AI infrastructure, particularly in Azure, with expertise in building scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions for data analytics and AI/ML environments.

What we offer:

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
Rewarding performance through company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program, and multiple employee discounts
Career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility
Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits)
Support for balancing family and career and helping employees return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 30, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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