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Technical Architect
Gurgaon/Bangalore, IndiaWe invent the new to help the world move forward. Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients\xe2\x80\x99 potential, thereby fulfilling our own. Take it seriously. Make it fun. Know it matters. The Technical Architect role is the lead technologist for a product or platform. Third-party products with high out-of-box implementation most likely will have their own technical architecture roles, so company Technical Architects mainly manage internal assets. Technical Architects perform deliverable reviews and manage the measurement of deliverable quality within the Delivery Team.DISCOVER your opportunityWhat will your essential responsibilities include?\xc2\xb7 Specification of technologies, application architectures and data structures as a basis for application change for internal assets.\xc2\xb7 Producing quality, secure, scalable, high-performing, and resilient designs for new or improved services.\xc2\xb7 Led the systems analysts, developers, and testers in sympathetic change to the applications.\xc2\xb7 Monitor change and perform reviews as needed.\xc2\xb7 For internal assets, support Application Managers to develop and maintain the Product Roadmap.\xc2\xb7 Define and maintain development standards such as system and data design, coding, etc.\xc2\xb7 Maintain a capacity plan with historical performance metrics, a future forecast, and a capacity model to ensure services and infrastructure deliver performance and growth targets in a cost-effective and proactive manner.\xc2\xb7 Manage architecture exceptions for the application, including identifying, documenting, taking through an exception approval process, and remediation where and when possible.\xc2\xb7 Monitor application services to ensure performance consistently meets non-functional requirements (response time, security, etc.).\xc2\xb7 Work with the Application Manager in defining, analyzing, planning, measuring and improving product availability and continuity.\xc2\xb7 Leads the DevOps team and developers in targeted use of DevOps for their application platform assets.You will report to the Delivery Lead.QualificationsSHARE your talentWe\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:Required Skills and Abilities:\xc2\xb7 Uphold technical integrity of internal assets at the logical and physical level, ensuring designs and changes are done based on an effective architectural foundation.\xc2\xb7 Experience leading and mentoring development and architecture professionals.\xc2\xb7 Lead the analysts and developers in sympathetic technical change to the product.\xc2\xb7 Assist in identifying proactive maintenance work.\xc2\xb7 Develop, own and publish the product technical architecture and design documentation.\xc2\xb7 Identify technical resources required to deliver the service and maintain plans for the short-, mid-, and long-term to support business cases for technical investments (upgrades, etc.).\xc2\xb7 Translates the high-level designs into the technical specifications to facilitate efficient and effective development and unit testing.\xc2\xb7 Must be able to set priorities and multi-task.\xc2\xb7 Proficiency with multiple application delivery models including Agile, iterative and waterfall.\xc2\xb7 Prior work experience in an insurance or technology field preferred.\xc2\xb7 Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc. Comfortable with change, able to easily make transitions.Desired Skills and Abilities:\xc2\xb7 Advanced skills in developing tools, frameworks and processes intended to maximize software quality and minimize time-to-delivery.\xc2\xb7 Ability to mentor and guide developers on software architecture.\xc2\xb7 Solid understanding of contemporary systems.\xc2\xb7 Expert-level experience with more than one key technology.\xc2\xb7 May require expertise in commercial applications (ex: PeopleSoft, MS Dynamics).\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in the field of computer science, information systems, business management, or a related field preferred.FIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and speciality risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don\xe2\x80\x99t 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 \xe2\x88\x92 property, casualty, professional, financial lines and speciality.With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.Learn more atInclusion & DiversityAXA 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 reach their highest potential. It\xe2\x80\x99s about helping one another \xe2\x80\x94 and our business \xe2\x80\x94 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 . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.SustainabilityAt 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 \xe2\x80\x9cRoots of resilience\xe2\x80\x9d, 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 \xe2\x80\x93 are essential to our future. We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to protecting and restoring nature \xe2\x80\x93 from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cHearts in Action\xe2\x80\x9d programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day \xe2\x80\x93 the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.

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