R&D Software engineer - PARIS, France - AXA Group

Description

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We use technology, data, sourcing, security, and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

· State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience.

· State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks.

· High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

Job position pitch

You have a lot of creativity, technical skills, and a strong focus on innovation and experimentation? You are in the right place.

As a R&D Software engineer you will be playing a crucial role in the early stages of product development, leading the discovery and prototyping phases on innovative solutions to revolutionize insurance.

Where will you be in the organization?

The division

Within AXA Group Operations, Group Emerging Technology and Data (GETD) defines the Group's data maturity ambitions; builds and manages the community; leads research and expertise; assists the less data mature entities; identifies cutting edge technologies and develops disruptive applications for the entities; creates use cases on specific technologies with the entities.

The department / team

In GETD, you will join the Computable Contracts team.

Within GETD, we have developed a solution to make insurance contracts computable. Computable contracts are the interface of law and technology, they operate standardized digital model that can be easily readable by everyone, from legal experts to regular customers – and computers. It's a way to express the terms of contracts directly in machine executable code: contract as a code is the basis for automation, standardization and simplification which drive positive impacts both in terms of customer experience (transparency and personalization) and operations efficiency. Computable contracts are a game changer for the insurance industry and for AXA. This strategic initiative is supported at the ExCom level. If you are searching for an impactful job, have an entrepreneurial mindset and like challenges, join us in this new business we are launching

About the job

Job purpose

The role of a R&D Developer is to perform discovery of new initiatives to improve the existing capabilities of the Computable Contract products, or add new capabilities through:

• Research: In collaboration with the product owner and the UX/research designer he will research and gather information to understand the problem space and identify potential solutions. This phase often involves a lot of exploration and analysis to define the scope and requirements of the project.
• Prototyping: He creates initial versions of a product or feature: the Proof of Concept, crucial for testing ideas and concepts. Proof of Concepts help in validating assumptions, gathering user feedback, and iterating quickly before moving into full-scale development.

He is responsible for the transfer of the learnings for the delivery phase of the validated solution. He may take ownership of the delivery, or start working on a different discovery initiative, once the transfer of knowledge is complete.

Main missions & responsibilities

• Idea Generation and Exploration: Generating innovative ideas and exploring new technologies or methods that could be applied to the project.
• Feasibility Studies: Conducting feasibility studies to assess the practicality and potential impact of the proposed ideas. This includes evaluating technical feasibility, cost implications, and overall alignment with business objectives.
• Prototyping: Developing prototypes to test concepts and ideas. This involves creating early models of a product or feature to demonstrate its functionality and potential. Prototyping is often iterative, requiring multiple versions to refine the concept.
• Technical Problem-Solving: Solving complex technical challenges that arise during the development of prototypes. This requires a deep understanding of the technology stack and the ability to think creatively to find solutions.
• User Testing and Feedback Gathering: In partnership with the UX designer and the Product Owner, conducting user testing sessions and gathering feedback to validate assumptions and identify areas for improvement. Understanding user perspectives is crucial for refining prototypes.
• Innovation and Continuous Learning: Continuously learning and experimenting with new approaches and technologies to drive innovation. Staying ahead of the curve is essential in a fast-paced tech environment. This involves staying up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams: Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other developers to ensure that the prototype aligns with user needs and business goals. This involves regular communication and coordination with different teams.
• Transitioning Prototypes to Production: Working with development teams to transition successful prototypes into production-ready products or features. This may involve redesigning or re-engineering aspects of the prototype for scalability and reliability, and technical documentation.

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

At least 5 years of experience in development.

Technical skills

· Experience on the following domains/technologies is mandatory: backend development using in a cloud environment with proficient in operations (DevOps), frontend development frameworks (such as VueJS)

· Very good knowledge in software development and several years of experience in Javascript.

· Well versed in REST, Clean Code, DevOps and Continuous Integration

· Good knowledge of Docker, CI/CD and Testing

· Experience in using automated tests (Jest and Cypress)

· Experience with various database systems (MariaDB, Redis, influxDB, graph DBs ...)

· Good knowledge of the security environment (OpenID, OAuth, SAML)

· Experience with cloud technologies such as Docker and Openshift is a plus

· You are open to new ideas, enjoy and are interested in communicating and enjoy working in agile teams.

Soft skills / transversal skills

· Excellent written and verbal English communication. You will do most of your writing in English. Speaking will be mainly in English (mandatory). French or Spanish are a big plus

· Excited about learning new technologies on short notice

· Independent, solution-oriented and structured approach with good analytical/abstraction ability

· Ability to challenge others and challenge him or herself

· Ability to work in an international and cross-functional team

· Ability to interact autonomously with our customers IT representatives to design or resolve integration capabilities. Do it with empathy, and seeking fluent and efficient communication and get-things-done mindset

· Strong collaboration skills and team player

· Comfortable in a fast-paced Agile driven environment

· Considering new challenges as an opportunity and see solutions before problems

Optional skills that can make the difference

· Experience working in regulated environments

· Experience in projects leveraging Large Language Models or machine learning solutions

· Experience with micro-services architecture

· Experience in working for large-scale projects using Agile methodologies

· Good notion of software and system architecture, scalability, fault tolerance and error recovery

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we're committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.