About the role
Key Responsibilities
· Define and govern data architecture strategies, standards and methodologies for Data Platform hosted data solutions / applications
· Develop and maintain architecture documentation, blueprints, and reference architectures
· Design end-to-end data solutions including Data Lakes, Data Warehouses and Lakehouse architectures on Azure Databricks
· Provide solution architecture for complex data integration, migration, and transformation projects
· Ensure alignment with Allianz enterprise architecture frameworks, security guardrails and compliance requirements
· Support data architecture reviews and provide technical mentorship to Data Engineers
· Collaborate with global stakeholders including OE teams, Tech Leads / Architects and senior management
· Support platform strategy decisions (Databricks) and evaluate emerging technologies
· Provide application and OE support governance, ensuring operational excellence across data lifecycle / environments
Leverage AI tools (E.g. Claude, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI) in everyday work to accelerate development, automate repetitive tasks, enhance documentation, and improve overall productivity and quality of deliverables.