Technical Project Lead (m/f/d)

Are you looking to join insurance projects that bring modern technology, international collaboration, and genuine technical impact? These are projects where architecture is shaped, standards are set, and solutions are built to last. If you want to help shape technology decisions, work with an experienced team, and be part of a stable yet innovative environment, then become part of our team at a leading provider of IT solutions and consulting services for the insurance industry in the German-speaking region.

Job Description

WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU?

Your work duties and responsibilities include:

  • Technical project leadership – You take ownership of projects from planning and controlling through to resource coordination. You are responsible for the technical, software, and architectural aspects, particularly on mid-sized projects.
  • Architecture and solution design – You shape the technical architecture for our customers. On the msg.Insurance Suite platform, you coordinate customer-specific processes, technical environments, and system and software architecture. You also contribute to solution design in modern cloud architectures (primarily AWS) and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • System integration – You design and oversee the integration of our solutions into customer environments – from architectural design through to successful deployment.
  • Workshops and technical communication – You become a trusted partner for the customer. You lead workshops, prepare technical presentations, and communicate with middle management.

The technologies and tools you’ll work with:

  • Languages and frameworks: Java EE, Spring, Maven, Jenkins
  • Application servers: WildFly, JBoss
  • Integration architecture: SOA, ESB
  • Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2
  • Cloud and infrastructure: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Collaboration tools: Jira, Confluence, ERP, Microsoft 365 (incl. Microsoft Teams)

Requirements for the applicant

WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM YOU?

Key skills (MUST HAVE):

  • Master’s degree in computer science or a related field
  • Advanced experience from application development projects
  • Background in software development or architectural consulting
  • Experience in technical project leadership or co-leadership
  • Ability to work with stack traces and identify and permanently resolve issues
  • Strong command of IT methodologies, OOP design, programming, software architecture, data modelling, and databases
  • Hands-on experience with JEE, build infrastructure, security, load and performance analysis, cloud (primarily AWS), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and continuous delivery
  • Knowledge of integration architectures – ideally including integration of msg.Insurance Suite into complex customer environments
  • Experience in API design with a focus on functional and maintainable solutions
  • Upper-intermediate German (minimum B2)
  • Upper-intermediate English (B2)

We also appreciate (NICE TO HAVE):

  • Experience in the insurance industry (e.g. policy administration)
  • Knowledge of Model Driven Architecture
  • Analytical thinking and systematic problem-solving
  • Organisational and planning skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
  • Experience with traditional or agile methodologies
  • Willingness to work on-site at customer locations occasionally

Salary and Benefits

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

  • Salary from €4,000 gross per month – the exact amount depends on your experience and will be mutually agreed
  • Motivational rewards and bonuses (e.g. a Christmas bonus of up to one month’s base salary)
  • Meal allowance above the statutory minimum
  • Contribution to supplementary pension savings (3rd pillar)
  • Hobby allowance of €200 per year
  • 5 additional days of holiday above the statutory entitlement, plus a paid day off on New Year’s Eve
  • Work from home or the office – you choose
  • Flexible working hours
  • Internal and external training
  • Free German and English courses with the chance to earn a bonus
  • A personal and friendly approach
  • Team sports activities
  • Healthy snacks, quality coffee and tea
  • …and many more benefits in the Benefits section
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