Data Architect AXA DCP

Data Architecture lead 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 partnersAs the Data Architecture lead for 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 Data & Data Product Architecture for the development and implementation of new data product using the best technologies, and of DCP target platform in particular. You will be responsible for DCP as Data Platform in the AWS Cloud based environment, determine the DATA & Cloud High Level Design, and blue prints, data ingestion patterns, technical data governance and management (cataloging, lineage, data consumption pattern) supporting the growth of AXA DCP. You will also be responsible for managing the team of Data Architects providing a range of activities in conjunction with Product Owner and Business Leader. Operation Excellence of the Data Platform is also a very important topic, and you will manage the principles and implementation of tools for global observaibility, the monitoring, maintaining the data product SLAs at scale for and internal consumption inside AXA Group or an external consumption for AXA DCP Users and customers. You’ll be one key contact for the AXA Data Mesh group Initiative (TDO), the AI/ML community and in connection with the GenAI COE activities.As a key member of the technical team you 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?·

Responsible for visualizing and designing DCP enterprise data management framework, describing the processes used to plan, specify, enable, create, acquire, maintain, use, archive, retrieve, control, and purge data.·

Providing a standard common business vocabulary, expresses strategic requirements, outlines high-level integrated designs to meet those requirements, and aligns with DCP strategy and related business architecture·

Translating business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses·

Defining the data architecture framework of DCP, standards, and principles, including modeling, metadata, security, reference data such as product codes and client categories, and master data such as clients, vendors, materials, and employees·

Lead the AI/ML and GenAI Initiatives and program, serving the AXA DCP Roadmap and growth, and a key contact of the Group Data Mesh initiative and a key member of the GenAI COE·

Defining reference architecture, which is a pattern others can follow to create and improve data systems, including defining data flows, i.e., which parts of the organization generate data and data product of the DCP, which require data to function, how data flows are managed, and how data changes in transition in the context of AWS Cloud technologies·

Designing the cloud DATA Platform 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·

Collaborating with other technology team members to complete projects, bringing support for the engineering and development, with frugality and cost optimization in mind, ensuring cloud solutions and operations are reliable, take care as priority number one the security of cloud computing solutions·

Align organizational Architecture strategy and infrastructure decisions aligned with CTO’s Strategy and with overall business and technology strategy·

Identify architectural design gaps in existing and proposed architectures and recommend changes or enhancements·

Test security architecture in relationship with feature and developer teams to ensure they behave as expected·

Use current programming language and technologies to writes code, complete programming and performs testing and debugging of applicationsSHARE your talentWe’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 you’re able to be the Leading Data Architect and subject matter expert who can explain complex topics about Data

Architecture and Data Management in a Cloud etc.·

Proven expertise in the AWS Cloud Architecture, you have several key AWS Certifications for Solution Architecture Associate level as a must have, professional level would be appreciated, and other key AWS certifications or specialities in Data Analytics, AI/ML, experienced in NoSQL and Cloud Data Management systems like DataBricks, Talend etc…

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High-level collaboration skills to assist with several different areas of cloud architecture management·

Project management skills to orchestrate DATA Systems and new system integrations seamlessly·

Proven 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 ·

12+ years or more experience in building/ designing user-facing software products and services·

12+ years in a technical senior management role, developing and nurturing teams of motivated technologistsFIND your futureAXA 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.comInclusion & DiversityAXA 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 CharterLearn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity EmployerSustainability 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/sustainabilityJob SummaryJob number: 14004018D20240305Date posted : 2024-04-15Profession: Information TechnologyEmployment type: STANDARD

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