Full-Time

Principal Systems/IT Architect Engineer

ART Leben

R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG

R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG

5,001-10,000 employees

Provides private and commercial insurance services

No salary listed

Wiesbaden, Germany

Hybrid

Hybrid work combines home office and office work.

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Agile
ASP.NET
Java
Mainframe Computing
Docker
REST APIs
Angular
Spring

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Requirements
  • A completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Several years of experience as a software or systems architect in cloud environments; mainframe experience is optional.
  • Strong knowledge of application architectures using common web technologies, including Java/Spring, Angular, and ASP.NET.
  • Knowledge of data architecture, interface technologies such as REST and APIs, cloud architectures such as Azure, containerization, and security architecture.
  • Very good understanding of end-to-end process implementation, IT security, and operational processes, with experience in agile, scaled organizations.
  • Ability to structure complex relationships, prioritize clearly, and make well-founded strategic decisions.
  • Persuasive presence and strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Very good German language skills in speaking and writing, at least B2-C1 level.
Responsibilities
  • Own the overall architecture from mainframe through public cloud within ART Leben.
  • Develop sustainable architectures that can be operated at appropriate cost and ensure their continued evolution across multiple teams.
  • Define integrated target architectures, including APIs, interfaces, and data flows, with business units, Product Management, and IT.
  • Ensure consistent implementation of target architectures in stable, scalable, performant, and secure solutions.
  • Translate complex business and technical requirements into viable architecture concepts for diverse applications in collaboration with Product Management.
  • Monitor compliance with mandatory architecture standards to maintain 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 and communicate changes to overall architecture or governance to the relevant teams.
Desired Qualifications
  • Mainframe experience.
R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG

R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG

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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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What believers are saying

  • First-quarter 2026 premiums rose 5.6 percent to 6.8 billion euros.
  • R+V introduced a cost-lean ETF-based FrühstartRente for children starting January 2026.
  • R+V earned Top Employer 2026, supporting hiring and retention in Wiesbaden.

What critics are saying

  • Consumer groups filed new 2026 lawsuits over R+V life annuity reduction clauses.
  • 2026 profit is forecast near 1.2 billion euros, down sharply from 2025.
  • Wildfire, hail, and flood losses can erase underwriting gains after benign catastrophe years.

What makes R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG unique

  • Genossenschaftliche Finanzgruppe distribution gives R+V captive access to Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken.
  • 2025 pre-tax profit reached 2.2 billion euros, proving underwriting discipline.
  • R+V launched NextLevel strategy in 2026, pairing growth with risk-bearing capacity.

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