IT Technical Solution Architect Thunderhead (m/f)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE/ROLE

The Technical Solution Architect (TSA) manages the functional and non-functional specifications, including detailed analysis of technical components. The TSA is also responsible for consideration of Allianz Group requirements, alignment with Enterprise Architecture and security/compliant guidelines. The Integration of FFIC applications and processes into AGCS' application landscape represents a future challenge.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition the position includes the following responsibilities:

Analyze the business requirements and processes within AGCS to support the development of functional and technical specifications, including IT infrastructure for business applications, interfaces and infrastructure

Coordinate software development and design scope for AGCS Global IT projects

Continuously share best practices and approach across teams, offering support when required

Cooperate with other AGCS delivery teams (IT, OBT, FinSol) to ensure interoperability of solutions

Jointly responsible to ensure no losses to business functions or transaction processing due to the non-availability or poor performance of systems and applications

Proactively conduct ad-hoc as well as regular analysis on IT systems, documentation, processes, data etc. as required

Develop concepts and solutions for critical applications/systems etc.

Take part in global project teams as required

Report to IT management on results

Develop and positively influence key, strategic position stakeholders across locations and functions

Monitor realization of concepts and act as escalation instance

Manage the work stream delivery of 3rd party service providers

Conduct analysis on whether IT policies/standards are being followed, follow up and apply in cases where necessary

Implement Group initiatives, standards, policies and evolve the services provided

KEY REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Management or equivalent combination of education and experience

Professional IT qualifications (e.g. ITIL, OpEx)

Experience

Minimum 3 to 5 years IT Professional experience (ideally financial services sector)

Experience in managing projects/tasks in a global environment

Technical experience in relevant platforms and technologies of AGCS IT Global Target Architecture

International work experience/worked abroad

Technical Skills

Deep knowledge of the Thunderhead platform and its capabilities

Knowledge of PEGA and RedHat Fuse ESB components are required

Technical skills, e.g. XML, Java, Services

Data Security

General Skills

Fluent in English, German beneficial

Ability to develop, implement and communicate technical decisions, functional and non-functional requirements

Experienced in peer review processes for software design and development

Expresses ideas confidently and messages clearly, both written and verbally

International, multi-cultural business acumen

Reference Code

AGCS-DE-2725/2017-E

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