Principal Architect

Job Description - Principal Cloud and Infrastructure Architect (12002317D20221205)

Job Description

Principal Cloud and Infrastructure Architect ( Job Number: 12002317D20221205 )

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Principal Cloud and Infrastructure Architect

London, UK or Poland

AXA XL has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Architect, who will be responsible for to provide expertise and guidance to help shape the AXA XL Cloud platform and work across the wider AXA GO organisation to deliver advanced architecture capabilities and to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.

The Principal Architecture acts as the global IT Cloud and Infra specialist for AXA XL to provide a complete vision of the organizations transition to the cloud , whilst using your expertise to develop and establish best practices.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Works with AXA XL CTO Enterprise Architects to analyse business strategy and trends, as well as change requirements in other EA viewpoints to derive the future state technology architecture across Public Cloud and Infrastructure in general.
• Development of organizational policies, standards, guidelines, and methods for cloud-based service design
• Development of cloud-based service solutions requiring introduction of modern technologies or new uses for existing technologies
• Provide consultation for line of business applications team on how to migrate their applications to cloud using well-architected designs and patterns to utilise the capabilities of Azure.
• Executes software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with the ability to think up alternative approaches to build solutions or decompose technical problems.
• Help increase the velocity of cloud migration and digital transformation by helping engineering teams adopt DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and automated release processes.
• Participate, contribute and where necessary lead technical governance authorities.
• Evaluates recommendations and provides feedback on new technologies.
• Serves as the Technology Office’s go-to subject matter expert.
• Work with product managers to produce an agreed set of deliverables, shape products and provide guidance with project plans and objectives.
• Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems.
• Coach, train, and mentor to improve the maturity and value of the Cloud practices.
• Research infrastructure technologies and identify solutions that benefit AXA XL

The Principal Architect will report to Head of Cloud, Infrastructure and Security Architecture as part of AXA XL’s Technology Office.

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

Technical Expertise / Certifications:

• Effective hands-on experience, including technical depth in one or more technology areas, such as: Cloud Enablement Design & Migration, Infrastructure Design, Identity, Distributed Technologies, and/or Messaging Technology.
• Knowledge of network architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, principles, fault domains and failure modes
• Ongoing understanding of latest cyber threats, attacking techniques and mitigating strategies (i.e.. blast radius analysis, workload placement)
• Knowledge of software-related information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., modularization, layering, abstraction, data hiding, implicitly / minimization, etc.)
• Understanding of DevOps, pipelines, automation, and common tooling used to deliver secure software and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Prior experience in disaster and/or cyber recovery planning and testing would be advantageous
• Current Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Administrator Associate and Azure Network Engineer Associate certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems, business management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Atlassian suite (Confluence and Jira)

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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.

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

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.

• 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

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location : GB-GB-London Other Locations : PL-PL-Warsaw Work Locations : GB London 20 Gracechurch Street 20 Gracechurch Street London London EC3V 0BG Job Field

Job Field : IT Schedule

Schedule : Full-time Job Type

Job Type : Standard

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.