Job Description

About the Job

As Batch and DB Performance & Tuning Expert you will work with the Performance & Tuning Team to optimize and tune processes within the ABS environment, with a focus on batch operations. Your responsibilities include not only the expansion and evaluation of performance data from the Performance Warehouse but also the analysis of DB2 statements. You will serve as a point of contact for application developers on specific optimization questions, providing them with recommendations and concrete requirements. Additionally, you will maintain constant communication and contact with colleagues in DB2 administration and architects.

What you do

• Analysis of applications (jobs, web and batch services, and ABS client) with a focus on CPU consumption in both the Db2 and Microfocus Enterprise Server environments
• Tuning and optimization of applications in terms of performance and runtime
• Consulting and providing solutions for Performance Warehouse, analysis, and monitoring functions under Linux and PostgreSQL
• Identification, capture, and monitoring of relevant application performance metrics and their integration into the Performance Warehouse

What you bring

• Completed studies in Mathematics/Computer Science or several years of professional experience in the field of databases
• German skills in speaking and writing (C2 or fluent) and good English skills
• Advanced knowledge in programming languages PL/1, JCL, JAVA, and solid knowledge in relational databases, particularly Db2 and PostgreSQL
• Technical understanding of job processes as well as experience with Grafana and Prometheus
• Experience in the design and further development of a Performance Warehouse, including reporting/dashboarding and the design of data cubes
• Experience with AWX and Spoon as well as BetaUX is advantageous

• Communication and teamwork skills, as well as didactic competence in conveying complex technical and data-specific contexts, complete your profile

• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.

What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.