Solution Designer | Kuala Lumpur, MY

Allianz; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Solution Designer to lead and implement strategies for Infrastructure Architecture. The candidate will develop cloud-native solutions, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide technical guidance. At least 7 years in IT infrastructure with 3 years in an architect role is required, along with effective communication skills. This role supports Allianz's cloud-first strategy and embraces innovative approaches to IT solutions.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Commitment to employee well-being

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT infrastructure roles with 3+ years in an architect role.
• Experience in insurance IT systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding of cloud transformation practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic vision for Infrastructure Architecture.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and Group architectural requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and promote architectural best practices.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Effective Communication

Strong team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The role of Solution Designer is pivotal in defining the strategic direction for Allianz Technology Infrastructure Architecture, including Cloud Transformation. The primary objective is to optimize, standardize, and ensure alignment with regulatory and Asia Region/Group requirements.

Role & Responsibilites

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for Infrastructure Architecture, steering the Cloudification journey within Allianz Technology.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and application teams to refine and enhance IT solutions, aligning them with evolving business requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the Demand Management team to assess requirements and provide detailed effort estimations.
• Actively engage in technology governance committees, ensuring proper approvals are diligently obtained.
• Uphold strict compliance with regulatory and Group architectural guidelines and requirements.
• Provide invaluable technical guidance to the development team, influencing system design and promoting architectural best practices.
• Contribute to ongoing Research and Development (R&D) endeavors aimed at identifying innovative technologies that can benefit the organization.
• Ensure that the architecture portfolio consistently aligns with the local, regional, and Group-level business roadmaps and strategies.
• Cloud Transformation: The Infra Solution Architect will be instrumental in transforming Allianz's legacy systems into cloud-native solutions. This involves leveraging infrastructure-as-code practices, ensuring operational stability, and emphasizing standardization and financial KPIs to drive efficient transformation.
• Operational Stability: They will focus on maintaining operational stability by implementing quality assurance measures, addressing non-functional requirements such as resiliency, and utilizing end-to-end monitoring. Champion the use of Infrastructure as Code (Iac)
• Security Capabilities: The architect will be responsible to integraterobust security measures and compliance into infrastructure designs to protect IT assets and data while aligning with both local and global security standards.
• Strategic Ambition: They will align with Allianz Technology's strategic ambition in infrastructure, including data center services, workplace, databases and network optimization, thereby supporting Allianz's cloud-first strategy and embracing software-as-a-service (SAAS) solutions.

Key Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• 7+ years in IT infrastructure roles, with at least 3+ years in an architect role
• Possesses a proactive, hands-on attitude, and is prepared to lead strategic initiatives.
• Strong team player, fostering collaboration and cohesion within the organization.
• Effective Communication: Ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and quality objectives.

Nice to have skills

• Experience in insurance IT systems, including policy management, claims processing, and fraud detection
• Certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect, TOGAF, ITIL) are a plus, proficiency in Cloudification practices.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Great to have you on board. Let's care for tomorrow.

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