Software Engineer (F/M/D) - Risklab

ppAt Allianz Global Investors, we are shaping the future of investment management through technology, data and innovation. To support this journey, we are looking for a forward-thinking and hands-on Software Engineer (f/m/d) – risklab to join the Investment Technology Area in bFrankfurt or Munich /b. /p prisklab is AllianzGI's expert platform for investment and risk solutions. The team develops advisory services and digital building blocks for quantitative investment advice, tailored to client needs and delivered to internal and external partners through APIs. /p pIn this role, you will help maintain, extend and improve existing software systems that support our global digital wealth management offering. The focus is on strong software engineering, REST API design, microservices, cloud-native infrastructure, CI/CD, DevOps, testing, scalability, security and production reliability. /p pYou will work closely with engineers, product owners, investment professionals and technology stakeholders to improve day-to-day delivery, production stability and engineering maturity across the platform. You will contribute to improving platform scalability, security, reliability and software delivery practices while helping to build the next generation of digital investment capabilities. /p h3What you will do /h3 ul liDesign, build, document and maintain high-quality REST APIs for risklab's digital wealth management and quantitative investment advice capabilities /li liMaintain and extend existing backend services and microservices, improving modularity, reliability, scalability and operational resilience /li liDrive API lifecycle management best practices, including versioning strategies, contract design, backwards compatibility, authentication, documentation and partner-facing integration quality /li liEvaluate and improve existing application and platform architectures with a focus on maintainability, scalability, security and operational resilience /li liSupport and improve cloud-native deployments on Azure, including Docker-based services, Kubernetes/AKS workloads, Helm-based deployments and operational runbooks /li liStrengthen CI/CD and DevOps practices using GitHub Actions and related tooling, with a focus on repeatable deployments, automated quality gates and secure software delivery /li liContribute to DevSecOps improvements, including dependency management, vulnerability remediation, security scanning, container image hygiene and secure configuration practices /li liImprove functional and non-functional testing, including automated API tests, integration tests, end-to-end tests, performance tests and regression coverage for critical journeys /li liSupport production operations by troubleshooting incidents, analysing performance bottlenecks, improving monitoring and contributing to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement /li liSupport and extend platform integrations and cloud services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, Redis and related Azure technologies where required /li liWork closely with investment professionals, product owners, business stakeholders and technology teams to understand business problems and translate them into scalable, secure and maintainable software solutions /li liHelp raise the engineering maturity of the platform by improving automation, documentation, observability, deployment reliability and operational readiness /li /ul h3What you bring /h3 ul li3 to 5 years of professional experience in software development, ideally in backend, API, cloud-native or platform engineering roles /li liStrong hands-on experience designing and implementing REST APIs, including API lifecycle management, versioning strategies, contract design, backwards compatibility, authentication, authorisation and documentation /li liGood understanding of microservices architecture and related design patterns, including service boundaries, resilience, observability, service-to-service communication and data ownership /li liHands‑on experience with at least one modern programming language, ideally Python or C# /li liGood knowledge of cloud-native application development, preferably on Microsoft Azure /li liHands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Helm experience are strong advantages /li liPractical experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. GitHub Actions experience is preferred and exposure to DevSecOps practices is highly beneficial /li liGood understanding of testing strategies for production systems, including unit, integration, contract, end‑to‑end, performance and non‑functional testing automation /li liExperience improving production systems in areas such as scalability, performance, monitoring, incident troubleshooting, vulnerability remediation and operational reliability /li liKnowledge of Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, relational databases and NoSQL/cache technologies such as Redis is beneficial /li liAwareness of secure software development practices, vulnerability management and secure‑by‑design engineering principles /li liStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make pragmatic trade‑offs between delivery, quality, security and maintainability /li liComfortable working with production issues and supporting day‑to‑day platform operations. /li liCollaborative, proactive and self‑reliant working style, with the ability to communicate technical trade‑offs clearly to both technical and business stakeholders /li liInterest in investment technology, quantitative methods, optimisation, analytics, AI‑assisted software development, agentic AI systems, or portfolio construction is a plus; prior finance experience is not required /li liProficiency in written and spoken English /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 ul liWe empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours) /li liSecuring your future: Access to company pension/savings plans /li liFamily support (relocation/ childcare facilities) /li liCompany share purchasing plan /li liMental health and wellbeing programs /li liMobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket) /li liCareer opportunities within the entire Allianz Group /li liSelf‑guided learning development /li liVolunteering time /li li… and so much more! /li /ul h3About Allianz Global Investors /h3 pAllianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families,and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience. /p pWe believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing. /p pAllianz 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. /p pWe are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. /p pTogether, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients 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. /p pWe therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. /p h3To Recruitment Agencies /h3 pAllianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. /p pWhen 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. /p pWithout a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. /p pFinally, please do not contact hiring managers directly. /p pJoin us.bLet’scare for tomorrow. /b /p h3Good to know: /h3 pThe Fit Score is a support tool only. At Allianz, technology never replaces human judgment. Every application is carefully reviewed by our recruiting teams, ensuring a fair, thoughtful, and personal hiring process. /p pTo support our recruiters, we use Fit Score—an AI‑powered tool that highlights how closely your profile aligns with the role. This helps us review applications more efficiently and focus on what matters most: your skills and experience. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr