Principal System/IT Architect Engineer
About the job
- A completed degree in Informatics, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of experience as a software or system architect in a cloud environment; mainframe experience is optional.
- Sound knowledge of application architectures for common web technologies, including Java/Spring, Angular, and ASP.NET, as well as data architecture, interface technologies such as REST and APIs, cloud architectures such as Azure, containerization, and security architecture.
- A strong understanding of end-to-end process implementation, IT security, and operational processes, plus experience in agile, scaled organizations.
- Ability to structure complex relationships, prioritize clearly, and make well-founded strategic decisions.
- Very good spoken and written German, at least B2–C1 level.
- Own the overall architecture from mainframe to public cloud within ART Leben, develop sustainable architectures that can be operated at appropriate cost, and ensure their continued development across multiple teams.
- Work closely with business units, Product Management, and IT to define integrated target architectures covering APIs, interfaces, and data flows, and ensure their implementation in stable, scalable, performant, and secure solutions.
- Translate complex business and technical requirements into viable architecture concepts for a diverse range of applications in collaboration with Product Management.
- Monitor adherence to binding architecture standards to ensure a future-proof and consistent systems landscape.
- Participate in the ART management team, provide direction, and contribute experience to strategic decisions.
- Act as the interface to IT architecture, communicating changes to the overall architecture or governance to the relevant teams.
About the company
R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG is a major German insurer serving private and business customers. It offers standard insurance products as well as customized private plans and tailored, pragmatic solutions for commercial clients, covering protection and retirement planning. Its products work by providing policy-based coverage after customers pay premiums; claims support and risk management are built into the plans, with options ranging from everyday private coverage to specialized corporate solutions. The company differentiates itself through its large customer base, high premium income, and a broad, integrated portfolio, plus a strong emphasis on partnership, support, and employee benefits. Its goal is to be a reliable partner for customers, employees, and partners, helping people through protection and security while maintaining steady growth.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
1922
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 pre-tax profit reached 2.2 billion euros; Q1 2026 premiums rose 5.6%.
- First-half 2026 German primary premiums reached 10.6 billion euros, up 5.0%.
- Emmie won German Brand Award 2026, improving digital customer acquisition.
What critics are saying
- R+V expects 2026 pre-tax profit around 1.2 billion euros, far below 2025.
- Efficiency savings already reached 100 million euros, showing structural expense pressure.
- A 2026 German hail, flood, or Kfz shock can crush the combined ratio.
What makes R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG unique
- R+V’s Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken network gives it captive German retail distribution.
- Fitch reaffirmed AA strength for R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG in November 2025.
- NextLevel targets profitable growth while preserving high risk-bearing capacity.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Wellness Program
- Mentorship Program
- Training Programs