Solution Architect Automation

Solution Architect Automation (M/F/d)*

**Company**
Munich Re
**Location**
Munich, Germany

The Section IT Business Solutions Finance delivers business value through the management of IT products including execution of change projects for all Finance departments of Munich Re’s Reinsurance Divisions worldwide.

This position will be located in Munich.

**Your Job**
- Creating and defining conceptual architecture for
- Solution Architecture (Application Architecture, Data Architecture)
- Infrastructure Architecture (emphasis on Business and Application Architecture)
- Coordinate with the software development team in order to implement business requirements in close collaboration with business experts
- Feature definition and feature dependencies evaluation and presentation in an agile way of working mode
- 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
- Provide guidance during feature scoping and refinement and solution design
- Identify and initiate proof of concepts for new automation and AI solutions
- Technical Debt Management in terms of e.g. IT Security and regulatory compliance requirements
- 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
- Track record of successful implementations of automation and digitization solutions that delivered value to the business
- Deep technical knowledge in Cloud Technologies, in particular based on Microsoft Azure and workflow solutions, ideally Appian
- Domain driven concepts
- Architecture analysis and design techniques, modelling and documentation
- 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
- 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
- Fluent spoken and written English and German
- 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

**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 fl