Sap Platform Basis Engineer - Cloud & Data Center (Expert)

Allianz Group
Barcelona, Spain
16 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Backup Devices Bash Shell Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Continuous Integration Data Centers Identity and Access Management Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Python (Programming Language)
+29 more
Linux System Administration Log Analysis NetApp Applications Network Connections Routing Red Hat Enterprise Linux Cloud Services Elearning Ansible Runbook Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) SAP (Applications) SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse SAP HANA Virtualization Technology Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Load Balancing SUSE Linux Firewalls (Computer Science) Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Git Sap Fiori SAP S/4HANA Data Management CIS Benchmarks Cloudwatch Terraform Vmware

Job description

If you are a senior SAP infrastructure expert who enjoys designing resilient platforms, driving cloud transformation, and working on business?critical systems at global scale, this opportunity is for you.At Allianz Technology, you will join our Barcelona-based team as a Data Center & Cloud Engineer - Expert, where you will design, operate, and continuously evolve the hybrid data center and public cloud infrastructure that powers Allianz’s global SAP landscapes.Revise detenidamente toda la documentación de la solicitud antes de hacer clic en el botón de solicitar al final de esta descripción.What you doDesign, build, and operate hybrid data center and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) hosting SAP workloads (HANA, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, Fiori), ensuring availability, performance, and cost efficiency.Engineer HA/DR architectures (HANA System Replication, cluster frameworks, multi?AZ/region), backup/restore strategies, and recovery testing for mission?critical SAP systems.Plan and execute platform upgrades, migrations, and re?platforming activities (e.g., OS/DB migrations, cloud landing zones, network connectivity such as ExpressRoute/VPN) with minimal downtime.Automate provisioning, configuration, and maintenance using Terraform and Ansible, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows.Implement and monitor SLIs/SLOs using SAP Focused Run and cloud?native tools (e.g., Azure Log Analytics, CloudWatch).Drive incident and problem management, including root cause analysis.Apply security baselines across SAP platforms: identity and access management, certificates and keys, encryption, patching, vulnerability remediation, and audit/compliance controls.Operate enterprise storage and backup solutions (e.g., Azure NetApp Files, snapshots, policy?driven backups).Collaborate with global teams and external vendors, maintain runbooks and technical documentation, and mentor engineers to strengthen operational excellence.What you bring5+ years of experience engineering hybrid data center and public cloud infrastructure for SAP workloads at enterprise scale.Strong background in Linux administration (SUSE / RedHat), virtualization (VMware), networking (routing, firewalls, load balancing), and storage for SAP environments.Proven experience designing and operating HA/DR solutions for SAP HANA and S/4HANA.Hands?on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), scripting (Bash/Python), and Git?based CI/CD workflows.Strong cloud expertise in Azure and/or AWS for SAP platforms, including landing zones, VNet/VPC, ExpressRoute/VPN, security groups, managed disks, and Azure NetApp Files.Solid security and compliance mindset (SSO/SAML, certificates, patching) and familiarity with ITIL processes.Strong communication skills in English.Knowledge of AI technologies and principles, with an interest in driving AI usage on SAP platforms and supporting customer use cases.What we offerWe offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in?person collaboration and remote working, including 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 TechnologyWith 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, optimise, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co?create the best customer experience.xohynlmDiversity & InclusionAllianz Technology is proud to be an equal?opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all.We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, 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.#J-*****-Ljbffr

Requirements

If you are a senior SAP infrastructure expert who enjoys designing resilient platforms, driving cloud transformation, and working on business?critical systems at global scale, this opportunity is for you. At Allianz Technology, you will join our Barcelona-based team as a Data Center & Cloud Engineer - Expert, where you will design, operate, and continuously evolve the hybrid data center and public cloud infrastructure that powers Allianz’s global SAP landscapes. Revise detenidamente toda la documentación de la solicitud antes de hacer clic en el botón de solicitar al final de esta descripción. What you doDesign, build, and operate hybrid data center and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) hosting SAP workloads (HANA, S/4HANA, BW/4HANA, Fiori), ensuring availability, performance, and cost efficiency.Engineer HA/DR architectures (HANA System Replication, cluster frameworks, multi?AZ/region), backup/restore strategies, and recovery testing for mission?critical SAP systems.Plan and execute platform upgrades, migrations, and re?platforming activities (e.g., OS/DB migrations, cloud landing zones, network connectivity such as ExpressRoute/VPN) with minimal downtime.Automate provisioning, configuration, and maintenance using Terraform and Ansible, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows.Implement and monitor SLIs/SLOs using SAP Focused Run and cloud?native tools (e.g., Azure Log Analytics, CloudWatch). Drive incident and problem management, including root cause analysis.Apply security baselines across SAP platforms: identity and access management, certificates and keys, encryption, patching, vulnerability remediation, and audit/compliance controls.Operate enterprise storage and backup solutions (e.g., Azure NetApp Files, snapshots, policy?driven backups). Collaborate with global teams and external vendors, maintain runbooks and technical documentation, and mentor engineers to strengthen operational excellence.What you bring5+ years of experience engineering hybrid data center and public cloud infrastructure for SAP workloads at enterprise scale.Strong background in Linux administration (SUSE / RedHat), virtualization (VMware), networking (routing, firewalls, load balancing), and storage for SAP environments.Proven experience designing and operating HA/DR solutions for SAP HANA and S/4HANA.Hands?on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), scripting (Bash/Python), and Git?based CI/CD workflows.Strong cloud expertise in Azure and/or AWS for SAP platforms, including landing zones, VNet/VPC, ExpressRoute/VPN, security groups, managed disks, and Azure NetApp Files.Solid security and compliance mindset (SSO/SAML, certificates, patching) and familiarity with ITIL processes.Strong communication skills in English.Knowledge of AI

About the company

technologies and principles, with an interest in driving AI usage on SAP platforms and supporting customer use cases.What we offerWe offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in?person collaboration and remote working, including 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 TechnologyWith 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, optimise, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co?create the best customer experience. xohynlmDiversity & InclusionAllianz Technology is proud to be an equal?opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all.

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