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AI & Cloud Principal Engineer

Remote, Barcelona·Full-time·Added 7 months ago

This job was published 7 months ago

Allianz

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time.

  • Fully remote

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Allianz doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.” — per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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.

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'll 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.

To Recruitment Agencies

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.

93027 | Ingeniería informática y tecnológica | Profesional / Senior | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Jornada completa | Indefinido

Hiring process

1 interview

  • Recruiters usually contact you within two weeks of applying.
  • Interviews assess professional skills, potential and soft skills for culture fit.
  • Recruiter contact within two weeks of applying.

About Allianz

Allianz is a global financial services giant and one of the world's largest insurers, offering a wide range of insurance and asset management products to individuals and businesses. With over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 70 countries, Allianz is a category-defining leader in the insurance industry, known for its strong brand and financial stability.

In Spain, Allianz operates through several entities, including Allianz Seguros, Allianz Direct, and a joint venture with BBVA, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona. The company is a major employer in the Spanish insurance market, offering roles in areas such as underwriting, claims, IT, data, AI, and cybersecurity. For international professionals, Allianz Spain provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with many roles requiring English or German, and offers competitive benefits and career development programs.

Industry
Insurance
Founded
1890
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Allianz Spain has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant IT and digital hub in Barcelona.
  • Many roles in Spain require German or English, making it accessible for international professionals.
  • Allianz is known for its strong focus on digital transformation, with many opportunities in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity.
  • The company offers competitive relocation support and international career mobility within the Allianz group.
  • Allianz has a joint venture with BBVA in Spain, creating a unique bancassurance environment.

In their own words

About the company & team

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization - from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centers, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Additional information

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome all people, regardless of e.g., gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, philosophy of life, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. After all, our greatest strength as a company is rooted in the diversity of skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring.

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