D_DevOps Engineer

Job description

About the Job 

We are looking for a DevOps (SW Developer Backend and Operating) to be part of our team. Allianz Technology is the internal and unique IT provider of the Allianz Group.

The ideal candidate should be a experienced Backend software developer with extensive knowledge in operation applications in a cloud environment in a DevOps Style.

What you do

• Develop and maintain backend systems using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin, JavaScript).
• Manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, Kubernetes) with CI/CD automation (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
• Work in an agile DevOps environment, ensuring high-quality code and operational efficiency

What you bring

• Administration of Kubernetes and Istio (3+ years), along with Infrastructure as Code experience, particularly Terraform, Packer, and Crossplan (more than 3 years).
• Working knowledge of public cloud vendors, preferably AWS, and administration of relational DBs, such as Postgres.
• Proficiency in Dynatrace, Message Brokers, Event Streaming (e.g., Kafka, MQ), and modern programming languages like Java, Kotlin, or JavaScript (latest versions).
• Expertise in solution and cloud architecture, development patterns, and common frameworks (e.g., Spring), with experience in Test Driven Development.
• Agile principles knowledge, experience in long-running agile projects, a DevOps mindset (you built it, you run it), and awareness of clean code, design patterns, and security concerns.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently through ambiguity, with a strong pragmatic approach to software delivery, proficiency in English (B2+), and an eagerness to keep learning. Proficiency in German (B2+) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD automation using Jenkins (ideally also GitHub Actions 3+ years), as well as web servers, load balancers, web application firewalls and certificates.

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.