Solution Architect Axa Dcp

Europe / UK


In line with the AXA Group's Driving Progress 2023 strategy and ambition to develop an innovative, transversal solution to help us better serve our customers, AXA's Management Committee recently announced a new strategic initiative - Digital Commercial Platform (DCP) – designed to transform AXA's value proposition. Through DCP, AXA will serve existing and new clients and partners through an evolving business model, where our focus on insurance protection will transition to a combination of protection, prevention, and services – moving from loss prevention to loss prediction.


AXA DCP relies on creating an ecosystem of AXA's risk insights, risk management, and risk prevention capabilities to enhance and support our service offering to commercial clients. Clients will be able to access a broad selection of data built on existing or developing AXA assets. The platform will also create value by monetizing unique capabilities and services for our customers, aggregating, and delivering insights from unique data sets with external partners, and fostering end-customer relationships in alignment with brokers.


AXA DCP aims to:



Improve our underwriting pricing and claims capabilities across the commercial lines book of business of AXA Group
Create a platform for risk management and prevention services
Build an ecosystem of business partners



As the Solution Architect Principal of AXA DCP, you will be responsible for providing expertise & technical leadership and direction for the entire AXA DCP organization in a fast-paced environment, being the "know all" about Application & Infrastructure Architecture for the development and implementation of new technologies, and of DCP target platform in particular.


You will be responsible for DCP's cloud computing system to develop cloud adoption plans, determine the cloud application design, and create systems for managing, monitoring, and maintaining the cloud system of the DCP for Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), or Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions.


You will be a key member of the technical team and will play a critical role in the company's growth and success. You will report directly to the CTO of AXA DCP.


DISCOVER your opportunity


What will your essential responsibilities include?



Designing the cloud environment for DCP based on its requirements, utilizing emerging and best technologies to design the Architecture of the Platform and its components and the solutions/application/core components, creating cloud-based applications that are efficient and secure
Evaluating, Designing and improving solutions while working with feature teams and the security team in order to monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise the cloud environment
Collaborating with other technology team members to complete projects, bringing support for the engineering and development of AWS Cloud Architectures using the Architecture, Building blocks and BluePrints principles
Designing with frugality and management of the cost of the proposal architecture designed, converting the technical requirements of projects into suitable architecture
Ensuring cloud solutions and operations are reliable, taking care as priority number one the security of cloud computing solutions
Aligning organizational Architecture strategy and infrastructure decisions aligned with CTO's Strategy and with overall business and technology strategy




Identifying architectural design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommending changes or enhancements
Testing security architecture in relationship with feature and developer teams to ensure they behave as expected
Using current programming language and technologies to write code, complete programming and perform testing and debugging of applications
Staying abreast of new technologies and trends in cloud computing
Training users in implementation or conversion of systems



You will report to the Chief Technology Officer, AXA DCP


SHARE your talent


We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:



Effective verbal and written communication skills to share insights with stakeholders of all levels, including entry-level programmers, business managers, project team members, and senior executives.
Being a thought leader who creates and presents content using AWS as their building blocks, able to be the Leading Solutions Architect Principal and subject matter expert who can explain complex topics about Cloud Architecture, Networking, security design principals etc.
Proven expertise in the AWS Cloud Architecture, you have several key AWS Certification for Solution Architecture Associate level as a must have, professional level would be appreciated, and other key AWS certifications or specialties
High-level collaboration skills to assist with several different areas of cloud architecture management
Project management skills to orchestrate cloud migrations and new system integrations seamlessly
Strong technical expertise (with critical thinking and analytical skills), you're proficient in popular programming languages like Node.js, Python or Java, good understanding of how databases, networks, and other critical IT functions work
Ability to integrate and automate an organisation's IT system processes, and a proven experience working with legacy information systems
Good knowledge of standards related to regulatory compliance risk management (ISO 27001)
Master from engineering school or university equivalence
Proven experience in building/ designing user-facing software products and services
Proven experience in a technical senior management role, developing and nurturing teams of motivated technologists




FIND your future


AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.


How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.


With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.


Learn more at axaxl.com


Inclusion & Diversity


AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.


At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.



Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter



Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Sustainability


At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.


Our Pillars:



Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.



For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability


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