
AI & Cloud Principal Engineer
Allianz SE8 months ago
Barcelona, SpainStaff+
Responsibilities
- Act as a technical thought leader for AI, machine learning, LLM, agentic AI, and data platform capabilities.
- Design, build, and evolve enterprise-grade AI and cloud architectures for large-scale data, ML, and AI workloads.
- Shape the Allianz Data Platform, including data, ML, and generative AI platform services.
- Advise local implementation teams on best-practice use of platform capabilities.
- 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.
- Translate emerging AI and cloud technologies into practical platform improvements.
- Ensure solutions meet security, data privacy, governance, and compliance standards.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in AI technologies, including ML, LLMs, and agentic AI, with knowledge of architecture, algorithms, and enterprise use cases.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, AWS, OCI, and modern data platforms such as Databricks.
- Proven ability to design scalable and resilient enterprise architectures integrating AI into existing systems.
- Experience with cloud migration, data management, security, and privacy best practices.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Cloud Architect, AI Engineer, or in a similar senior technical role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Relevant Azure or AWS certifications are highly desirable.
- Fluent English and strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are required.
Benefits
- Hybrid work model with remote working and up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program, and employee discounts.
- Career development, digital learning programs, and international career mobility.
- Flexible working and health and wellbeing benefits, including healthcare and parental leave.
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About Allianz SE
Allianz SE is a Munich-based public company that provides property-casualty, life and health insurance, and asset management to individuals and businesses worldwide. It earns premiums and investment-management fees, operating through brands such as Allianz Commercial and asset managers including PIMCO and Allianz Global Investors. Founded in 1890 and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, it serves over 100 million customers in about 70 countries.