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Solution Architect for IT Business Solutions (m/f/d)*

Location Munich, Germany Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 10703 Company Munich Re Employment type Regular Area of expertise Information Technology
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Successful candidates must be prepared to relocate to the specified job location in the job posting and will be employed directly under the hiring entity’s contractual terms.

The Subsection RI P&C holds the worldwide IT account management for our Non-Life Reinsurance Underwriting as well as the responsibility for maintenance and development of the corresponding IT systems, in particular the Underwriting Platform. To strengthen our team we are looking for a Solution Architect with current focus on the UWPF project.

To complement our team of recognized IT experts, we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual. You will develop and grow our global application landscape for our Non-Life Reinsurance Underwriting together with the business in a highly changing IT landscape. Your field of activities will be varied: the role encompasses not only solution design and application development, but also active representation of your applications in our global Architecture Community. This position will be located in Munich.

Your Job

  • Setting and enforcing architecture principles in alignment with the enterprise architectural plan
  • Support of the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of the enterprise architecture and maximize the return on technology investment
  • Creating/Defining conceptual architecture for
    • Business Architecture
    • Solution Architecture (Application Architecture, Data Architecture)
    • Infrastructure Architecture (emphasis on Business and Application Architecture)
  • Govern architecture evolution with the project Architecture Roadmap and planning as well as architecture strategies
  • Define, document, communicate and explain Target Solution Architecture and architecture goals to business as well as various other stakeholders and consulting during the development of product requirements
  • Requirements analysis for architecture driving requirements
  • Quality advocate for architectural qualities like robustness, performance as well as maintainability and evolvability
    • Responsibility for the adherence to appropriate standards (performance, monitor capability, audit acceptability, secure environment)
    • Responsibility for the balance between functional, service quality and systems management requirements
  • Feature definition and feature dependencies evaluation and presentation in an agile way of working mode
  • Provide guidance during feature scoping and refinement and solution design
  • Technical Debt Management in terms of e.g. IT Security and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Awareness and application of external policies and guidelines
    • Resolve Security related questions with Security Architecture
    • Joint effort to establish a compliance approved solutions
  • Accountability for the development, testing and implementation of technology solutions, leveraging existing architectural patterns whenever possible, and reporting on delivery commitments to ensure solutions are implemented as expected and to agreed timeframes
  • Defining and Enforcing Development principles and processes
  • Moderate and resolve design conflicts with development process, trade off management – escalation instance

Your Profile

  • University degree, preferably in Computer engineering / IT or similar qualification
  • Several years of experience in software development as a developer and architect and hence in-depth knowledge of the processes of the entire software development and product life cycle
  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills – experience in larger business application development projects as Architect or Lead Design Role.
  • Experience in large scale application and data architecture design and planning
    • Domain driven concepts
    • Large Scale Data Architectures
    • Architecture analysis and design techniques, modelling and documentation
  • Deep technical knowledge in Cloud Technologies, in particular based on Microsoft Azure, .Net based architectures, web-based systems, service-oriented architecture as well as experience managing expectations when balancing alternatives against business and financial constraints.
    • Microsoft Technology and Dev Stack including Azure and Azure Dev Ops
    • Distributed and Cloud Based Architecture
    • Container Concepts and Kubernetes would be nice to have
  • Consulting and collaborative working style and a will to participate in a culture of accountability and sharing
  • A high degree of commitment and the willingness and ability to master the various tasks are essential
  • Thought leadership – able to monitor market trends and to drive creative thinking on future technology capabilities which will help increase the business value of Munich RE.
  • Fluent spoken and written English
  • Communication skills to translate and explain (verbal and written) architecture, trade off decisions; work organization etc. to various stakeholders with or without IT background
  • Experienced in agile way of working perspective in a highly regulated IT environment  – from an architects perspective

Application Instructions

In order to consider your application, we require your application to be submitted via our online applicant portal. In addition to uploading your CV, we recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 11,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel. 

Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation.

Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re.

Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
  • Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
  • Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

  • Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
  • Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
  • Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
  • Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements.
  • Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified. 

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
David Brengelmann | Talent Acquisition Germany

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Your Benefits

With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.

Competitive Salary

We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.

Company performance-based Incentives

In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.

Recognition and Special Rewards

We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.

Retirement Planning

We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.

Inclusive Workplace Culture

We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Learning & Development

We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.

Work-Life-Balance

Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.

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