Senior Manager-infrastructure Operations

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in software development and DevOps to lead our efforts in automating Cloud infrastructure The ideal candidate will focus on building automation for Cloud Landing Zones and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of cloud solutions Responsibilities Design implement and maintain scalable and efficient cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure Lead initiatives to automate cloud infrastructure Collaborate with teams to integrate best practices in development code quality and automation Guide and mentor development teams providing expertise in DevOps and automation practices Contribute to the design and implementation of cloud applications using serverless architectures Kubernetes and event-driven patterns Develop and maintain CI CD pipelines to streamline deployments utilizing GitOps methodologies Apply security best practices to design and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms Monitor and optimize the performance scalability and reliability of cloud applications Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and development trends applying new tools and frameworks as needed Ensure software systems meet functional and non-functional requirements while adhering to best practices in software design testing and security Foster continuous improvement by sharing knowledge conducting team reviews and mentoring junior developers Requirements Proven experience as a Cloud engineer or similar role with a strong focus on AWS Azure is a plus Solid experience in software development and DevOps practices Expertise in AWS Azure infrastructure automation Proficiency in programming languages such as Python Golang or JavaScript Experience with serverless architectures Kubernetes and event-driven patterns Knowledge of CI CD pipelines and GitOps methodologies Strong understanding of cloud security best practices Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Experience in designing and working with No-SQL databases such as DynamoDB Experience in leading and mentoring development teams Expertise in software architecture development and systems testing with a strong focus on cloud technologies Strong technical guidance and decision-making abilities to shape solutions and enforce development best practices Proficient in applying quality gates including code reviews pair programming and team review meetings Experience in code management and release processes with familiarity in Monorepo and Multirepo strategies Solid understanding of functional programming principles including list map reduce compose techniques and familiarity with monads Knowledge of SDLC and adherence to DRY KISS and SOLID design principles Proficient in managing security protocols such as ABAC RBAC JWT SAML AAD and OIDC for authentication and authorization Expertise in event-driven architecture including queues streams batches and pub sub systems Strong understanding of scalability concurrency and distributed systems Experience with cloud networking and proxies Expertise in CI CD pipelines GitFlow and GitOps frameworks like Flux and ArgoCD Polyglot programmer with expert-level proficiency in at least two languages e g Python TypeScript GoLang Experience in operating Kubernetes clusters from a developer s perspective including custom CRDs operators and controllers Experience in building serverless cloud applications Strong team player with the ability to communicate and collaborate well in a fast-paced collaborative environment Proficient in using GitHub for version control code reviews and collaborative development Experience working in agile teams participating in sprints and collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams Fluency in UI development using React Hooks and TypeScript is a plus Deep knowledge of AWS cloud services with a basic understanding of Azure as a plus Experience in developing and managing cloud infrastructures using Crossplane io is a plus Knowledge equivalent to AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional is a plus Familiarity with basic AI tools is considered an advantage Allianz 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 Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer We encourage you to bring your whole self to work no matter where you are from what you look like who you love or what you believe in We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background age gender nationality religion disability or sexual orientation Join us Let s care for tomorrow