Azure Cloud Architect

The Project:

The BDAP program (Big Data & Analytics Platform) is a perennial program to build and operate the company wide analytics infrastructure , mainly based on Azure components and highly integrated into our enterprise environment.

You will support the Regional Analytics Centers and all staff and projects requiring Analytics solutions.

Tasks:

• Design and responsibilities for infrastructure management of parts of the global Big Data and Analytics platform using Azure cloud-based PaaS/SaaS services in accordance with IT security requirements.
• Keeping infrastructure in line with our operating model in collaboration with the lead architect for our Azure-based analytic platform
• Responsible for leading the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development team as Technical Architect and implementing defined Azure-based technologies to extend the global Big Data and analytics platform
• Coordination with the program team, the product lifecycle for technologies within the Big Data and Analytics platform, i.e. design, implementation, IT security sign-off, release management, deployment, etc.

Requirements:

• Very good IT skills acquired in various positions (project management, requirements engineering, consulting, etc.) and thus a deep knowledge of software development processes (agile project methods, object orientation, etc.).
• Many years of experience in the conception of application, platform architectures and as a software developer
• Independent way of working, sense of responsibility and a strong interest in technology-related topics
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills combined with the ability to present complex issues in a clear and understandable manner
• Very good knowledge of Azure architecture: VNets, connectivity between Azure and on-premises, Azure AD, Azure Active Directory Domain Services, integration of various Azure technologies taking into account IT security requirements.
• Very good Azure (architecture) technology knowledge in various Azure services:
  Azure Data Factory, Azure Kubernetes Services, Azure Event Hub, Azure SQL Server, Azure Datalake Store, Azure Blob Storage, Power BI, Azure Search, Azure ML, Databricks, Cosmos DB.
• Very proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development using Powershell / ARM templates, Azure Dev Ops (build pipelines, release pipelines) and Ansible.
• Highly experienced in day-to-day management of IaC developers.
• Fluent in written and spoken business English (German highly welcome).

Short summary:

Start:
February 2024
Duration: 6 months
Workload:
Full-time
On-site activity:
Remote / on-site in Munich preferred
Branch:
Insurance