Platform Automation Engineer

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom AXA Group Full time

Platform Automation Engineer

UK

As a member of the Digital Factory Platform team, the Platform Automation Engineer is responsible for development of automation strategy, roadmap, KPI's, standards and practices for the platform and agile product teams. This is in support of the transformation towards fully automated testing & deployments for our application teams, as part of a wider GT transformation project. Leveraging solutions and services delivered by Platform team, the Platform Engineer will help drive adoption of Cloud and DevSecOps tooling throughout the organization.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

Define the Platform automation (DevSecOPs ) strategy, roadmap, KPI's, standards and practices for the platform and agile product teams Assess Product team requirements and propose automation solutions Experience in implementing release automation frameworks ( branching strategies / release deployment strategies – Blue-Green/Canary ,rolling)using tools such as Azure DevOps , Harness ,Jenkins, Git,JFrog ,Docker ,Kubernetes and OpenShift. Provide hands-on assistance with automated embedded security testing(Static application security testing ,SCA & Dynamic application security testing) Mentor and collaborate with the Product Scrum teams on automation best practices Implement containerization using Docker and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes, ensuring scalability and portability of Salesforce applications. Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) scripts using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for the automated provisioning of Salesforce environments. Implement and enforce security compliance checks within the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements Own and lead the design and implementation of automation frameworks Create and run automation training /overview sessions Delivering CI CD pipeline templates for reuse Regularly assess and enhance the DevSecOps processes to improve efficiency, security, and overall development practices. Stay informed about emerging technologies and best practices in the DevSecOps space. Knowledge of Selenium, JIRA ,Rest Assured, SonarQube, CheckMarx,JFROG X Ray & Qualys

You will report to the AXA XL Digital Factory – DevSecOps Platform Lead

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

Comprehensive understanding of Automation frameworks /best practices Deep understanding of Scrum Agile methodology and experience working in a Scrum team Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc. ; comfortable with change, able to easily makes transitions Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Proven ability to clearly articulate goals and desired outcomes and influence key decisions to ensure deliverables are me Proven ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and leverage those relationships to deliver on goals Ability to effectively integrate colleagues and teams which are currently disparate, and introducing new technologies and process Proven planning and organization skills, creating work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales In-depth knowledge of Salesforce architecture and components. Understanding of Salesforce security features. Proficiency in Git for version control. Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Salesforce DX). Proficient scripting abilities in Python, Shell, or PowerShell Proven expertise with automation frameworks Familiarity with SAST and DAST tools for Salesforce. Knowledge of Salesforce Shield and Event Monitoring. Understanding of Docker for containerization. Familiarity with Kubernetes for streamlined orchestration. Proficiency in Terraform or CloudFormation for efficient infrastructure management Knowledge of security compliance frameworks (OWASP, NIST). Familiarity with ELK stack, Splunk, or analogous tools for effective logging and monitoring Understanding of integrating security into the development lifecycle. Knowledgeable in static analysis, dynamic analysis, and penetration testing methodologies. Familiarity with secure coding practices.

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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 strong 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

We know that a diverse workforce and inclusive culture enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attracting and retaining the most diverse workforce possible, while creating a strong, inclusive culture where everyone is welcome and can contribute and reach their highest potential.

·Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index – 2017, 2018

·Signatory to the CEO Action for Diversity

·Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

·Twelve Colleague Resource Groups around the Globe

·Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements

·Enhanced family friendly leave benefits

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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