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Senior Data & AI Transformation Expert

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Allianz

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time hours.

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.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Senior-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

At least 5 years in hands-on data delivery roles, including 2+ years leading data modernization or migration programs.
Strong hands-on expertise in Data Engineering, Data Architecture and Solution Architecture, including data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure, Databricks, Snowflake,).
Proven experience steering data migrations: legacy-to-cloud re-platforming, decommissioning of legacy systems (e.g. SAS, on-prem warehouses), data validation, and cutover management.
Expert technical scoping and estimation; ability to assess legacy estates and design pragmatic, cost-aware migration and modernization approaches.
Strong communication skills across technical and executive audiences; able to explain architecture trade-offs and influence without formal authority.
Cross-functional technical leadership across engineering, data, and architecture teams; fluency in delivery methodologies (Agile/Lean) and modern DataOps/CI-CD practices.
Deep experience in data platforms and modernization is essential; broader ML, AI & GenAI exposure is a strong plus.
Insurance domain knowledge preferred.
Genuine hands-on attitude - comfortable getting into designs, data models, and code alongside technical teams.

Languages

Fluent English is a must, additional languages a plus.

The role

What you'll do

Are you passionate about data platforms and eager to see how modern data architectures transform the world's leading insurance brand? Join Allianz Services as a Data & AI Transformation Expert (m/f/d) and lead hands-on data modernization and migration programs within our Data & AI Transformation team. Collaborate with a dynamic, international team to re-platform legacy data estates, decommission legacy technologies, and stand up cloud-native data, AI & GenAI services. We're seeking technically strong leaders who can architect solutions, get into the detail with engineers, and drive real delivery to "Make Data & AI Transformation Happen."

Own the technical engagement lifecycle: current-state assessment, target architecture design, migration strategy, solution scoping, delivery governance, and measurable outcomes.
Steer data modernization and migration efforts: define migration roadmaps, sequencing, and cutover plans, and make the key architecture and tooling decisions.
Lead technical stakeholder alignment: build trust with engineering and architecture teams as well as executives, align on technical goals and KPIs, and secure architecture decisions in complex organizations.
Translate business and data requirements into technical delivery plans: define target-state architecture, data models, migration approach, resourcing, timeline, and measurable success criteria.
Govern execution hands-on: run delivery cadence, review designs and code where needed, track KPIs and technical risks, manage dependencies, resolve blockers, and ensure delivery quality and customer satisfaction.
Drive continuous improvement: identify follow-on modernization and decommissioning opportunities, and provide technical thought leadership on data platforms, migration patterns, and best practices.

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Hiring process

1 interview

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Interviews assess professional skills, potential and soft skills for culture fit.
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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
Website: allianz.com

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

130 years of trust, time to shape what's next. Allianz Group is one of the world's leading insurers and asset managers - built on over a century of stability, expertise, and financial strength. Allianz Services is where that legacy meets the future. 8,200+ people. Eight countries. Three continents. We deliver specialized services to clients within Allianz Group, powered by AI, advanced analytics, and a mindset that refuses to stand still. From core insurance operations to engineering and consulting services, we reimagine how insurance works. What truly sets us apart are our people and the trusted partnerships we build, anchored in our values of expertise, integrity, and empowerment. We don't support the business. We shape it.

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.
We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions.
Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future - for our customers and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust are at the heart of our culture.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural Internal background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.

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