AI & Cloud Principal Engineer

Allianz; Barcelona; Híbrido; Confidencial; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Company bonus scheme

Pension

Employee shares program

Healthcare

Descripción de la vacante

Allianz Technology seeks an AI & Cloud Principal Engineer to shape the Allianz Data Platform (ADP) and drive data, AI, and cloud initiatives. You will design scalable architectures and guide global teams in Generative AI adoption while ensuring security and compliance.

In this senior role, you will influence technology strategy, partner with stakeholders across countries, and help translate cutting‑edge AI trends into tangible platform improvements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Engineering, IS or related field.
• 5+ years in Cloud Architect or similar senior role.
• Fluent English; Azure/AWS certifications desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a technical thought leader for AI and Data Platform capabilities across Allianz Technology.
• Design, build, and evolve enterprise‑grade AI and cloud architectures for large‑scale workloads.
• Shape and enhance the Allianz Data Platform (ADP) with data, ML, and GenAI services.
• Advise local teams on best‑practice usage of platform capabilities for scalable use cases.
• Evaluate and onboard cloud providers and third‑party services for compute, storage, and AI/LLM capabilities.
• Define and maintain standards, SOPs, and architectural guidelines for cloud and AI platforms.
• Stay ahead of AI and cloud trends and translate them into practical platform improvements.
• Ensure security, data privacy, governance, and compliance in a regulated environment.

Conocimientos

AI technologies

Cloud platforms

Enterprise architecture

English proficiency

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Herramientas

Azure

AWS

OCI

Databricks

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

As AI & Cloud Principal Engineer, you will help shape the future of data, AI, and cloud platforms at Allianz Technology. Working within the Data & Analytics Platforms (DAP) team, you will contribute to the evolution of the Allianz Data Platform (ADP)—a strategic platform enabling Data, Machine Learning, and Generative & Agentic AI use cases at scale across Allianz Operating Entities worldwide.

In this senior expert role, you will design and implement advanced platform capabilities, advise local teams on best usage, and influence architectural decisions that enable secure, scalable, and value‑driven AI adoption. You will operate at the intersection of technology strategy, platform engineering, and business impact in a complex, global environment.

What You Do

• Act as a technical thought leader for AI (ML, LLM, Agentic AI) and Data Platform capabilities across Allianz Technology.


• Design, build, and evolve enterprise‑grade AI and cloud architectures supporting large‑scale data, ML, and AI workloads.


• Shape and enhance the Allianz Data Platform (ADP), including data, ML, and GenAI platform services.


• Advise local implementation teams on best‑practice usage of platform capabilities for efficient and scalable use cases.


• Evaluate and onboard cloud providers and third‑party services for compute, storage, and AI/LLM capabilities.


• Define and maintain standards, operating procedures, and architectural guidelines for cloud and AI platforms.


• Stay ahead of AI and cloud technology trends and translate them into practical, value‑driven platform improvements.


• Ensure solutions meet security, data privacy, governance, and compliance standards in a regulated environment.

What You Bring

• Deep expertise in AI technologies (ML, LLMs, Agentic AI), including architecture, algorithms, and enterprise use cases.


• Strong experience with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI) and modern data platforms (e.g. Databricks).


• Proven ability to design scalable, resilient enterprise architectures integrating AI into existing systems.


• Experience with cloud migration, data management, security, and privacy best practices.


• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to operate in complex, fast‑paced environments.


• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset when working across teams and countries.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.


• 5+ years of experience in a Cloud Architect, AI Engineer, or similar senior technical role.


• Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure, AWS) are highly desirable.


• Fluent English is required.

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.