Allianz is hiring a DevSecOps Solution Architect

Allianz is looking for a DevSecOps Solution Architect to join our Digital Transformation & Technology team. You'll be responsible for maintaining and evolving the operational backbone for DevSecOps and SDLC automation, ensuring governance, resilience, and the integration of security and compliance into delivery pipelines.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native and hybrid environments.
• Govern and optimize the SDLC toolchain for efficiency and compliance.
• Integrate Infrastructure as Code with security automation and Policy-as-Code.
• Establish and enforce operational standards for DevSecOps, including onboarding, support, and SLA-based incident management.
• Enable and support strategic initiatives: AI-enabled SDLC, SDLC for AI development, Internal Developer Platform (IDP), and AI security tooling.
• Drive automation for governance, evidence generation, and release promotion workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery velocity, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a sparring partner for auditors and ensure alignment of operational controls with compliance frameworks.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps, SDLC automation, or platform engineering.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and artifact management like JFrog.
• Strong knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Policy-as-Code (OPA), Microsoft Well-Architected Framework, and operational governance.
• Proven ability to manage toolchain governance and incident management frameworks.
• Experience in regulated environments (DORA, KAIT, BAIT).
• Excellent communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Certifications such as CKA/CKAD, CCSK, CSSLP, GCSA, AZ-400, or CISSP.
• Experience with internal developer platforms (IDPs) and platform engineering.
• Exposure to AI-enhanced developer workflows and operational implications.
• Experience with enterprise transformation programs and Agile delivery.

Technical Stack

• GitHub, Jfrog, DataDog, Qualys, Jira, Terraform, WIZ, ServiceNow, Ansible, OPA

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Digital Transformation & Technology (DTT) team, which is an international and geographically distributed group.

Benefits & Compensation

• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid model/ flexible working hours).
• Access to company pension/savings plans.
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities).
• Company share purchasing plan.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket).
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group.
• Self-guided learning & development.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role based in Frankfurt.

We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.