AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.
We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.
We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We use technology, data, sourcing, security, and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.
At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:
State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience.
State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks.
High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities
Software Engineer Lead
Job position pitch
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for technology and a track record in developing and deploying successful SaaS solutions? We're offering an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical and leadership skills to lead a team of software engineers, deliver high-quality software applications, and shape the future of our Computable Contract SaaS offering. Join us and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your innovation and problem-solving skills will be valued and your professional growth fostered.
Where will you be in the organization?
The division
Within AXA Group Operations, Group Data, AI and Innovation (GDAI) defines the Group's data maturity ambitions; builds and manages the community; leads research and expertise; assists the less data mature entities; identifies cutting edge technologies and develops disruptive applications for the entities; creates use cases on specific technologies with the entities.
The department / team
In GDAI, you will join the Computable Contracts team.
Within GDAI, we have developed a solution to make insurance contracts computable. Computable contracts are the interface of law and technology, they operate standardized digital model that can be easily readable by everyone, from legal experts to regular customers – and computers. It's a way to express the terms of contracts directly in machine executable code: contract as a code is the basis for automation, standardization and simplification which drive positive impacts both in terms of customer experience (transparency and personalization) and operations efficiency. Computable contracts are a game changer for the insurance industry and for AXA. This strategic initiative is supported at the ExCom level. If you are searching for an impactful job, have an entrepreneurial mindset and like challenges, join us in this new business we are launching.
As a SaaS Solution Tech Lead at our company, you will be the driving force behind the technological success of our software solutions. Your mission will be to lead a talented team of software engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and robust software-as-a-service applications that meet our clients' needs and expectations.
Mission & Key responsibilities
- Leading the design, development, and deployment of the solution.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Identifying and correcting bottlenecks and fixing bugs.
- Helping maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
- Mentoring junior team members and guiding them on various aspects of development work.
- 5+ years of Software Engineering
- Experience leading technical teams
- Extensive knowledge of the following technical components
KrakenD
NATS
AWS Lambda
Serverless Architecture
Microservices Architecture
AWS Ecosystem (Fargate, ECS, ECR, Codebuild)
DevOps Practices (CI/CD)
Soft skills / transversal skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong leadership abilities with a mindset for growth and development.
- Exceptional English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, international & cross-functional team-oriented environment.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, with a strong desire to learn and improve.
Optional skills that can make the difference
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
- Certifications in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Experience with cloud technologies such as Docker and Openshift.
- Experience in projects leveraging Large Language Models such as OpenAI GPT-4 or Llama2 or machine learning solutions.
- Experience in Retrieval Augmented Generation
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
- Multilingual capabilities, especially in French, German or Spanish, are a plus.
- Proven ability to work in a global, multi-cultural environment.
- Previous experience in the insurance or financial industry.
As a professional and dynamic IT solution provider, we provide outstanding IT services to AXA in Switzerland and the AXA Group. These focus on the design, development and operation of SAP-based systems and on integrating them into the current IT landscape - all in a dynamic and international environment.
Please contact for any questions you may have regarding this open position Patrick Jayet via E-Mail patrick.jayet@axa.ch.
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