Data Cloud Platform Engineer

We're seeking a talented and motivated Data Cloud Platform Engineer to join our Data Platform team. At AXA, we're on a mission to build a cutting-edge data platform that empowers diverse teams of Data Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, AI Experts, Data Analysts, and Data Scientists. Our data platform is the backbone of our data-driven strategies, and you'll be key to ensure it runs smoothly, securely, and efficiently.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you'll be doing:

• Establish, manage, and optimise our data platform estate in Azure, focusing on the principles of an Azure well architected framework.
• Proactively monitor data platform infrastructure, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to enhance performance, scalability, and security.
• Partner with data professionals to ensure the analytics platform meets the needs of a modern analytics framework supporting advanced analytics and machine learning models.
• Work with the team to monitor budgets and optimise costs, ensuring financial operations align with business goals.
• Develop and maintain data metric solutions to enhance platform observability and governance controls.
• Collaborate with security operations and cloud engineering to align on platform best practises and group standards.
• Provide support for data platform incidents, coordinating with business when needed.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrable experience with Microsoft Azure, DevOps, and Databricks with an understanding of PowerBI.
• Good understanding of Azure AD, IAM Security, and cloud networking services.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines adhering to DevSecOps principles.
• Strong Bicep and Terraform expertise with IaaC best practices and reusable module design.
• Solid understanding of Databricks Unity Catalog and the Medallion Framework.
• Ability to use automation scripts like PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• Proven ability to collaborate with technical teams to design, implement, and advise on data platform strategies.
• Previous experience in Insurance or Financial Services is advantageous.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary between £50,000 and £60,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA's three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you've got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you're just starting out, we'll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.