IndirizzoSite Reliability Engineer (SRE), 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
AXA DCP is seeking a skilled Site Reliability Engineerwho will play a crucial role in maintaining the reliability and performance of computer systems in an AXA DCP. As a SRE, you will bridge the gap between development and IT operations by taking on operational tasks and responsibilities typically handled by operations teams, be responsible for coordinating technical task with team members from automation pipeline for Cloud assets/application/component for the best reliability, security and availability and resolving technical issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, coupled with the ability to guide feature and operations team. Knowledge of various programming languages and frameworks (python, bash/script, ansible, terraform, AWS API), software development methodologies (AGILE Safe, Scrum), and project management practices is required. Ultimately, the SREReliability Engineer is responsible for monitoring, automating, and improving the reliability, performance, and availability of software systems in AXA DCP organization, working on tasks such as preventing incidents, managing infrastructure, building effective monitoring systems, and ensuring the smooth operation of computer systems.
As a key member of the Technology Office you will play a critical role in the company's growth and success, you will report directly to the Lead of IT Service Delivery of AXA DCP Technology Office.
DISCOVER your opportunity
What will your essential responsibilities include?
· Administer production jobs in AXA DCP and the AWS Landing Zone
· Understand debugging info produce by applications, components of the platform
· “Drain” traffic away from a cluster or a part of the serverless oriented architecture
· Roll back a bad software push/deployment from CI/CD pipeline
· Block or rate-limiting unwanted traffic and manage the roll out of the deployment of the previous version of an application
· Bring up additional serving capacity, support to the team, providing data points for the Incident Management
· Be part of the Change Management type of IT Service delivery, providing assistance and support for the deep analysis needed and be part of the escalation methodology
· Design/Build and Use the monitoring systems for alerting and dashboards
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 you’re able to be the Leading Tech Leader engaging with subject matter expert and who can explain complex topics in AWS Cloud Development
· Proven expertise in the AWS Cloud Architecture, you have several key AWS Certification for Solution Architecture Associate level as a must have, AWS Certified Developer Associate and other key AWS certifications or specialties
· Proven work experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role
· Collaborate and communicate asynchronously
· Document all the things so you don’t need to learn the same thing twice
· Have an enthusiastic, go-for-it attitude
· Relevant training and/or certifications as a Site Reliability Engineer
· Proficiency in Amazon Web Services (AWS):
o Deploying and implementing scalable, secure, and highly available AWS architectures.
o Developing and deploying code using AWS services such as CloudWatch, Route53, CloudFront etc…
o Monitoring and optimizing the availability, the reliability and cost of applications in the AWS environment.
o Staying up-to-date with AWS services and best practices.
· 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 platform of applications works including network, containers, distributed and event driven architecture, DDD and other critical IT component work work together
· 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 secure development of Web User Experience and API
· 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
