Software Engineer (f/m/d) - risklab

At 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 Frankfurt or Munich. risklab 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. In 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. You 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. What You Will Do Design, build, document and maintain high-quality REST APIs for risklab's digital wealth management and quantitative investment advice capabilitiesMaintain and extend existing backend services and microservices, improving modularity, reliability, scalability and operational resilienceDrive API lifecycle management best practices, including versioning strategies, contract design, backwards compatibility, authentication, documentation and partner-facing integration qualityEvaluate and improve existing application and platform architectures with a focus on maintainability, scalability, security and operational resilienceSupport and improve cloud-native deployments on Azure, including Docker-based services, Kubernetes/AKS workloads, Helm-based deployments and operational runbooksStrengthen CI/CD and DevOps practices using GitHub Actions and related tooling, with a focus on repeatable deployments, automated quality gates and secure software deliveryContribute to DevSecOps improvements, including dependency management, vulnerability remediation, security scanning, container image hygiene and secure configuration practicesImprove functional and non-functional testing, including automated API tests, integration tests, end-to-end tests, performance tests and regression coverage for critical journeysSupport production operations by troubleshooting incidents, analysing performance bottlenecks, improving monitoring and contributing to root-cause analysis and continuous improvementSupport and extend platform integrations and cloud services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, Redis and related Azure technologies where requiredWork closely with investment professionals, product owners, business stakeholders and technology teams to understand business problems and translate them into scalable, secure and maintainable software solutionsHelp raise the engineering maturity of the platform by improving automation, documentation, observability, deployment reliability and operational readiness What You Bring 3 to 5 years of professional experience in software development, ideally in backend, API, cloud-native or platform engineering rolesStrong hands-on experience designing and implementing REST APIs, including API lifecycle management, versioning strategies, contract design, backwards compatibility, authentication, authorisation and documentationGood understanding of microservices architecture and related design patterns, including service boundaries, resilience, observability, service-to-service communication and data ownershipHands-on experience with at least one modern programming language, ideally Python or C#Good knowledge of cloud-native application development, preferably on Microsoft AzureHands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Helm experience are strong advantagesPractical experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. GitHub Actions experience is preferred and exposure to DevSecOps practices is highly beneficialGood understanding of testing strategies for production systems, including unit, integration, contract, end-to-end, performance and non-functional testing automationExperience improving production systems in areas such as scalability, performance, monitoring, incident troubleshooting, vulnerability remediation and operational reliabilityKnowledge of Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, relational databases and NoSQL/cache technologies such as Redis is beneficialAwareness of secure software development practices, vulnerability management and secure-by-design engineering principlesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make pragmatic trade-offs between delivery, quality, security and maintainabilityComfortable working with production issues and supporting day-to-day platform operations.Collaborative, proactive and self-reliant working style, with the ability to communicate technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and business stakeholdersInterest 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 requiredProficiency in written and spoken English What We Offer We 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)Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plansFamily support (relocation/ childcare facilities)Company share purchasing planMental health and wellbeing programsMobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)Career opportunities within the entire Allianz GroupSelf-guided learning & developmentVolunteering time… and so much more! About Allianz Global Investors Allianz 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. We 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. 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.   We 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.   Together, 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.   We 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.  If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position.  If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com.  To Recruitment Agencies Allianz 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. When 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. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly. Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. How to Apply: Applying is quick and easy. Simply upload your CV, complete your personal details, confirm your consent for AI support in the “Additional Information” section, and submit your application. To 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. Good to know: The 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. 104355 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent