Technical Lead_(AI Developer)D-3451

We are seeking an experienced Lead AI Developer with strong hands-on expertise in building AI-powered applications, agents, and intelligent automations, ready to design, build and scale AI-driven solutions across our application landscape at Allianz Technology.

You will …

• Design, build, and deploy AI-powered applications, agents, and intelligent automations that solve real business problems across multiple domains.
• Apply Model Context Protocol (MCP) and related standards to connect large language models and AI agents securely to enterprise systems and data sources.
• Use n8n (or similar workflow automation tooling) to orchestrate AI-driven workflows, combining LLM reasoning with deterministic business logic.
• Identify and lead AI-enablement opportunities across platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, ServiceNow, and Global Identity and Access Management (GIAM), working with the respective platform teams.
• Own end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives - from prototyping and experimentation through to production deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Define technical approach and architecture for AI initiatives, evaluating build-vs-buy options, model choice, and integration patterns.
• Ensure AI solutions are secure, explainable, and compliant, partnering with Security, Enterprise Architecture, and Compliance teams on responsible-AI practices.
• Mentor and guide junior developers on AI engineering practices, prompt design, and workflow orchestration.
• Act as a technical point of contact for AI-related initiatives, engaging stakeholders across business and IT to translate needs into practical AI solutions.
• Stay current with the fast-moving AI ecosystem (models, frameworks, agent protocols) and champion responsible adoption across the organization.

Your skills

• Strong hands-on experience building AI-powered applications, automations, or agents, with around 10-13 years of overall software/solution development experience.
• Practical understanding of Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how to expose enterprise tools and data safely to AI agents and LLM-based assistants.
• Hands-on experience with n8n or similar workflow automation/orchestration platforms, used to combine AI reasoning with business processes.
• Exposure to SAP SuccessFactors, with an understanding of core HR processes and how AI can enhance them (e.g. intelligent search, recommendations, automation of routine HR tasks).
• Working knowledge of ServiceNow, including its workflow/automation capabilities and how AI can be layered onto ITSM/ITOM processes.
• Familiarity with Global Identity and Access Management (GIAM) concepts, with practical exposure to applying AI (e.g. anomaly detection, intelligent access recommendations) within IAM processes.
• Solid understanding of API integration, authentication/authorization (OAuth2, SSO), and secure design practices for AI solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to define technical strategy for AI initiatives, evaluate tools and models, and lead solution architecture discussions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable engaging senior technical and business audiences on AI opportunities and risk.
• Proven track record delivering software/automation projects across the full lifecycle, including mentoring junior team members.

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.

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. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

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.

Join us . Let's care for tomorrow.