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Solution Architect for Finance Group Systems (m/f/d)*

Location Munich, Germany Job type Full-Time Work mode Hybrid Job level Professional Job ID 13705 Company Munich Re Employment type Regular Area of expertise Information Technology
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Munich Re is a global market leader in re-insurance, global specialty insurance and digital solutions.  New technologies are disrupting the insurance value chain. Our innovative minds in IT spearhead the transformation and make change happen. We support clients with a comprehensive range of insurance and risk management products. Our goal is to become even more digital through the expertise of our IT & Tech specialists, and by leveraging data and insights to support innovation and client service. We are therefore making targeted IT investments and helping our insurance clients and partners to tackle problems in the modern digital world with innovative and forward-looking solutions.

This role will be part of the Corporate Functions Tower for Group Technology ( IT 1.12), which oversees IT service delivery and manages key relationships across all corporate and central units, including Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance, Services/Facilities, and Procurement. The Tower also manages cross-functional domains such as document management, collaboration platforms, corporate websites, and Group-wide Identity Access Management (IAM), as well as selected central platforms and Regulatory/Integrated Risk Management (IRM) product delivery.

To strengthen our IT team working alongside the Group Taxation Department, we are seeking a proficient Solution Architect for one of our group systems. The primary technologies in use are C#, SQL, and cloud computing. As part of an international product team, you will play a central role in ensuring high-quality requirements, excellent solutions, and compliance. The position is located in Munich.

Your Job

  • Requirements Management:
    Identify, document, and structure technical requirements resulting from internal processes, security requirements, and related areas. Review and structure business requirements.
  • Solution Architecture:
    Lead the development of the architecture for a complex system, ensuring consistency with the target IT architecture and all requirements.
  • Coding:
    Implement new features and optimize existing software using a modern development environment with Microsoft Copilot and other AI tools.
  • Compliance & Security:
    Ensure the product meets all relevant security, regulatory, and compliance standards.
    Support internal and external audits.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance:
    Plan, coordinate, and manage testing activities.
  • Methodology & Governance:
    Ensure the consistent application of the methodology (OneEssentials) and contribute to governance, standards, and best practices.
  • Product Support & Operations:
    Analyze, identify, and resolve application issues and support the Product Manager, e.g., in planning and operational activities.
  • Stakeholder & Team Collaboration:
    Work closely with international product team members.
    Ensure regular and accurate communication with all stakeholders and collaborate with the business department, Group Taxation.
  • Risk Management:
    Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks.

Your Profile

  • University degree in Information Technology or a comparable qualification
  • Strong understanding of the full software development and product lifecycle, gained through experience in various roles (e.g., Application Developer, Business Analyst, Solution Architect)
  • Several years of experience with C#, SQL, and cloud computing
  • Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills, combined with the ability to present complex topics clearly and understandably
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset in an international environment, fostering a culture of accountability and knowledge sharing
  • High level of commitment and a flexible mindset for tackling a wide range of tasks
  • Fluent German and English language skills (written and spoken)

Application Instructions

Please apply through our online portal and upload your CV, as well as your academic reference letters, including school certificates, graduation certificates and transcripts of record for any degrees. If applicable, please also submit reference letters from any previous employers or certificates from any other qualifications you may have. We recommend writing a cover letter to tell us more about why the position and Munich Re is of interest to you.

About us

As the world's leading reinsurance company with more than 16,000 employees at over 50 locations, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into a manageable risk we enable fundamental change. Join us working on topics today that will concern society tomorrow, whether that be climate change, major construction projects, medical risk assessment or even space travel.  
Together we embrace a culture where multiskilled teams dare to think big. We create the new and the different for our clients and cultivate innovation. 
Sounds like you? Push boundaries with us and be part of Munich Re. 
Our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we offer them a wide range of benefits. You can find some examples below.

Unlock your potential

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: we embrace the power of differences and are convinced that diversity fosters innovation and resilience and enables us to act braver and better.
  • Continuous Learning: we believe that continuous learning is a key differentiator and critical for building new skills and accelerating growth.
  • Career Mobility: we actively support career mobility, and our strong global and regional presence offers a wealth of career growth opportunities for you.

Rewards & Recognition

  • Competitive salary: appropriate compensation for your high level of commitment.
  • Retirement provision: state of the art in-house pension solutions.
  • Work-life balance: promoting the compatibility of family and work in addition to overall work-life balance.
  • Health management: focus on your physical and mental health far beyond legal requirements. 
  • Hybrid working: living the best of both worlds – we offer you a very flexible approach as well as the opportunity to work from abroad on an occasional basis.

* Munich Re not only stands for fairness with regard to its clients; it is also an equal opportunities employer. Severely disabled candidates will also be prioritized, if equally qualified.

Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft
Korbinian Rentsch
Talent Acquisition Partner

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Your Benefits

With us, you get more than just an exciting job. Enjoy a wide range of employee benefits tailored to your wellbeing and development. Please note that regional differences may apply.

Competitive Salary

We provide fair and competitive compensation that reflects your performance and commitment.

Company performance-based Incentives

In addition to your salary, our variable compensation approach allows you to share in Munich Re's success.

Recognition and Special Rewards

We recognise outstanding individual contributions through a variety of targeted rewards and incentives.

Retirement Planning

We support your long-term financial wellbeing with retirement solutions aligned with local regulations.

Inclusive Workplace Culture

We foster a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Learning & Development

We offer tailored learning opportunities with a strong focus on core skills and business-critical knowledge.

Work-Life-Balance

Supporting your ability to balance family, leisure, and your career.

Health & Wellbeing

We support your physical and mental health through a range of programs and activities in each location.

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