ph3Key Responsibilities /h3pAs a Backend Engineer within Advanced Analytics (DA3) in the Chief Data AI Office area at Allianz Partners, you will join our central AI team to build reusable AI foundations and production‑grade AI services on a global scale. /ppWe are looking for an engineer with strong software engineering fundamentals and hands‑on cloud and DevOps expertise to design, ship, and operate cloud‑native systems that power AI‑enabled solutions across the organization. /ppYou will work in a cross‑functional environment with ML Engineers, Platform Engineers, AI Architects, and DevOps, taking end‑to‑end ownership from design through reliable operations. /ppIn this role, you will help establish consistent engineering standards for security, observability, and delivery, and you will contribute to scalable internal platforms and shared services that accelerate teams worldwide. /ppAs a Backend Engineer, you are in charge of the following responsibilities: /pulliDesign, build, and maintain backend services and REST APIs powering AI‑enabled solutions: clean interfaces, robust domain models, and maintainable data access patterns. /liliDeliver cloud‑native microservices using Docker and Kubernetes, with attention to scalability, resilience, and cost. /liliBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines with automated tests, quality gates, and secure delivery practices. /liliIntegrate and standardize API exposure via gateway patterns, including usage policies, throttling, authentication/authorization, and versioning (Azure API Management where applicable). /liliEstablish and maintain observability standards using Azure Monitor and Application Insights (dashboards, alerting, distributed tracing, and runbooks).



/liliDiagnose and resolve complex issues across microservices, clusters, and pipelines; perform root‑cause analysis and preventative improvements. /liliEmbed security and resilience: secrets management, least privilege, container security best practices, and disaster recovery patterns. /liliEngineer for regulated environments: implement audit‑friendly practices such as traceable changes, reliable logging, and disciplined handling of sensitive data (minimization, access controls, retention). /liliCollaborate with ML Engineers, Platform Engineers, AI Architects, and DevOps to deliver shared foundations and consistent standards across integral teams. /li /ulh3What You Bring /h3ulli5+ years professional backend engineering experience; MLOps or AI platform experience is a strong plus. /liliExpert‑level Python; ideally FastAPI, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy (or equivalent frameworks). /liliStrong engineering fundamentals: testing strategies, REST API versioning, documentation, code quality, and pragmatic system design. /liliProduction experience with Docker and Kubernetes. /liliStrong CI/CD experience (GitHub Actions preferred; ArgoCD or similar also relevant). /liliFamiliarity with Azure cloud platforms and services, particularly AKS, ACR, Key Vault, Azure Monitor/Application Insights, and Azure API Management (APIM).



/liliStrong experience with PostgreSQL including schema design, migrations, and performance tuning fundamentals. /liliFamiliarity with distributed systems and event‑driven architectures using Kafka. /liliStrong troubleshooting skills and an operational mindset. /li /ulh3Ways of Working /h3ulliComfortable in agile, iterative delivery environments with ownership and accountability. /liliClear communicator and collaborator across global, cross‑functional stakeholders. /liliProactive learner with pragmatic adoption of AI‑assisted developer tools (for example GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to improve developer experience and delivery. /li /ulh3Nice to Have /h3ulliMLOps exposure: model packaging/deployment patterns, batch vs real‑time inference, feature pipelines, experiment tracking. /liliExperience building internal libraries, platforms, or shared tooling used by multiple teams. /liliExperience in regulated environments where auditability and secure‑by‑default delivery are essential. /li /ulh3What We Offer /h3pWe offer training and development programs, global mobility, and work‑life balance initiatives such as the Work Well program. You will have opportunities for growth within a diverse and inclusive environment, and we endorse equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. /ph3Location Type /h3p90293 | Data AI | Professional | Allianz Partners | Full‑time | Permanent /ph3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3pWe believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Backend Engineer (m/f/d) (Madrid)
🏢 Allianz Partners
📍 Madrid