The Project:
The BDAP program (Big Data & Analytics Platform) is a strategic, perennial initiative to design, build, and operate the company-wide analytics infrastructure, primarily based on Microsoft Azure PaaS/SaaS components and deeply integrated into the enterprise IT environment. The platform serves Regional Analytics Centers as well as all business units and projects requiring scalable, secure, and governed analytics solutions. As the program continues to evolve, the focus is shifting towards platform modernization, increased automation, and tighter integration with enterprise data governance frameworks.
Tasks:
- Design and ownership of infrastructure management for components of the global Big Data & Analytics platform, leveraging Azure cloud-based PaaS/SaaS services in compliance with IT security requirements
- Ensuring infrastructure alignment with the operating model in close collaboration with the lead architect for the Azure-based analytics platform
- Leading the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development team as Technical Architect, driving implementation of defined Azure-based technologies to extend and modernize the global analytics platform
- Coordination with the program team across the full product lifecycle for technologies within the platform — including design, implementation, IT security sign-off, release management, and deployment
- Evaluation and introduction of new Azure services and architectural patterns to continuously improve platform performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
- Supporting data governance and compliance requirements in collaboration with data owners and IT security teams
- Mentoring and technically guiding IaC developers to ensure high-quality, consistent, and maintainable code delivery
Requirements:
- Broad IT expertise gained across various roles (project management, requirements engineering, consulting, architecture) with deep knowledge of software development processes, including agile methodologies and object-oriented principles
- Many years of experience in designing application and platform architectures, with a background as a software developer
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure architecture: VNets, hybrid connectivity (Azure ↔ on-premises), Azure AD / Entra ID, Azure Active Directory Domain Services, and security-compliant integration of Azure services
- Deep knowledge of Azure analytics and data services: Azure Data Factory, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Event Hub, Azure SQL, Azure Data Lake Store, Azure Blob Storage, Power BI, Azure AI Search, Azure Machine Learning, Databricks, Cosmos DB
- Very proficient in IaC development using PowerShell, ARM templates / Bicep, Azure DevOps (build & release pipelines), and Ansible
- Experienced in day-to-day management and mentoring of IaC development teams
- Independent, structured working style with a strong sense of responsibility and genuine interest in technology
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills; able to present complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Fluent in written and spoken business English; German is a strong advantage
Short summary:
Start: July 1, 2026
Duration: 6 months
Workload: Full-time (100%)
Remote: Primarily remote; on-site presence in Munich preferred when required
Industry: Insurance