Senior Engineer, Digital Data Development - XL Group

Stamford, CT I Hartford, CT I New York, NY I Morristown, NJ I USA

AXA XL recognizes data and information as critical business assets, both in terms of managing risk and enabling new business opportunities. This data should not only be high quality, but also actionable – enabling AXA XL’s executive leadership team to maximize benefits and facilitate sustained competitive advantage. Our Chief Data Office also known as our Innovation, Data & Analytics team (IDA) is focused on driving innovation through optimizing how we leverage data to drive strategy and create a new business model – disrupting the insurance market.
This role is part of Digital Data Dev Division within Digital Transformation vertical of IDA and will be responsible for close collaboration with Project Managers, Developers, Testers, Product Managers, DevOps engineers towards ensuring an optimized Build & Release management life cycle and services. The role will also require continuous enhancements, adaptation and thought leadership in this space for evolving Data Products and the dependent technical and infrastructure ecosystem.

DISCOVER your opportunity 

What will your essential responsibilities include?
•    Provide technical, thought and implementation leadership for Build, DevSecOps and Release automation for various Applications in Cloud environment.
•    Engage with Data Product Owners, Delivery leads, and Product Teams for detailed planning and ensuring requirements are properly captured and tracked for timely and consistent Build & Release life cycle for Data Solutions and supporting Cloud/Infrastructure environments
•    Design, implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines. Work with Product teams to build these pipelines (across Data domains, Data Science, AI, Pricing & Analytics and other products as scoped)
•    Technically lead other DevSecOps Resources and act as a technical SME for end users regarding Application/Product Release & Deployment issues or inquiries.
•    Develop and customize  best practices associated with DevSecOps for various Data solutions rollout processes for code, tools and related artifacts through Development, Test, UAT, Staging and Production Environments
•    Develop and enhance strategies and governance to ensure standards and best practices for DevSecOps are followed across various Data Solutions
•    Analyze and mitigate risk pertaining to solution delivery timelines, quality, stability, and performance. 
•    Provide day-to-day management of the DevSecOps services and ensure smooth operation of the Release pipelines to various Environments.
•    Participate in efforts to identify root cause analysis for production, non-production, environment and process issues and deliver solutions 
•    Work in the “Follow the Sun” support model providing cross-team support coverage across Digital Data Dev division responsibilities.
•    Ensure documentation and auditability of Build/Release function and processes. Ensure that all policies, standards, and best practices are followed and kept up to date. This includes Solution Design, Security standards/recommendations and business specifications
•    Work with various infrastructure teams to implement automated recovery steps or preventative measures.
•    Achieve & maintain highest business customer confidence and net promoter score (NPS)

Technical Abilities

•    Robust understanding of Designing and Implementing DevOps Solutions (Microsoft AZ-400).
•    Good experience of incorporating Security practices in DevOps.
•    Good understanding of DevOps CI/CD Tools like Harness or Azure DevOps.
•    Good understanding of Kubernetes, Containerization, CNI & Docker.
•    Command over Linux, PowerShell Scripting, Bash, CLI.
•    Familiar with Logging and Monitoring Tools like ELK Stack, Kibana.
•    Experience of using Tools like Git, JIRA etc.
•    Knowledge of Artifactory like JFrog / X-Ray.
•    Knowledge of incorporating Tools like SonarQube in the CI/CD pipelines.
•    Experience of working with Agile methodologies.
•    Good knowledge of OOP concepts & Microservice-based architecture.
•    Knowledge of .Net, Python, R Programming Language is a plus.

You will report to Operations Lead & Application Manager within Digital Data Division.

SHARE your talent 

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
•    A minimum of an Undergraduate University Degree in Computer Science or related fields with several years of experience.
•    Extensive Cloud Platform experience with one or more Public Clouds (Azure / AWS / GCP). MS Azure background and experience a plus.
•    Experience in Data focused roles (analytics, specialist, or engineer) and one or more areas of Build, Release & Data Management
•    Distinctive problem-solving and analytical skills combined with robust business acumen.
•    Thought leader in implementing best practices in DevSecOps.
•    Experience in managing source code, change control, configuration management, and build deployment activities.
•    Data Engineering background or working experience with ETL, Big data platforms (HDInsight / ADLS / Data Bricks) a plus.
•    Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
•    Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship building and able to liaise with staff at all levels in the organization
•    Excellent writing skills, with the ability to create clear requirements, specifications, and documentation for data systems
•    Experience leading small teams and delivery with a mix of onshore/offshore developers a plus.
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 Sustainability at AXA XL.

The pay range for this position is $ 75,500 – $ 149,000. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.