Senior Associate Application Developer

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

The position is responsible for providing I.T. leadership, solutions and support to AXA XL, a division of AXA, Corporate I.T. Finance applications from AXA XL India office at Gurgaon. Corporate IT applications include enterprise critical financial applications used by AXA XL’s finance business users across the globe. Major focus for this role is to provide technical leadership in AXA XL Move to Cloud initiative for Corporate applications and deliver data integration to finance business function. Work collaboratively with vendor resources. An ideal candidate for this role is expected to have a robust hands-on technical leadership in ETL, Datawarehouse and cloud computing.

What You’ll Be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Corporate IT leader with an effective hands-on data integration, Datawarehouse, cloud migration expertise. Outstanding multi-system data integration experience handing multi-terabyte datasets.
• Provide hands on technical leadership in critical finance data integration using Informatica.
• Provide hands on technical leadership in moving on premise application to Public/Private cloud.
• Provide technical leadership to AXA XL Corporate I.T. finance team including vendor teams supporting production applications and program initiatives undertaken by finance business function.
• Overall ownership for the design, development, implementation and monitoring the solutions for finance business processes. Responsible to ensure AXA XL audit guidelines are followed in supporting business processes.
• Provide project management for application enhancement and business process changes.
• Provide proactive and End to end technical leadership in Financial quarter close process by effectively monitoring systems, troubleshooting, and coordinating with teams to resolve issue promptly.
• Liaise between Finance Operation support and I.T. teams to provide tactical and permanent solutions.
• Responsible for designing and managing application security across finance applications leveraging industry best practice.
• Work with infrastructure teams to provide technical support for Corporate I.T. finance applications in functions line Tax, Treasury, and Investment.
• Lead incident management for issues related to Corporate I.T. applications.
• Identify, propose process improvements to enhance Corporate finance applications support to promote Make-It-Better.
  
  

You will report to Application Manager.

What You Will BRING

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

Required Skills And Abilities

• Relevant years of experience in Oracle technology Application design, development, implementation and support is required.
• Relevant years of hands-on development and support experience with Oracle eBusiness R12 FAH/General Ledger is required.
• Relevant years of hands-on design /development of data integration using ETL tools like Informatica, Databricks.
• Robust Hands-On MS Azure cloud computing is required.
• Outstanding data warehouse, OLAP, SQL, performance tuning and solution architect expertise is required.
• Robust Oracle/SQL Server multi-terabyte Data management expertise is required.
• Prior experience of leading projects with waterfall and agile methodology is required.
• Solid understanding of Sarbanes Oxley controls and enforce controls is required.
• Ability to do effective multi-tasking is required.
• Experience in supporting End Users is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Ability to work resiliently with less supervision is required.
• Insurance/Finance industry experience.
  
  

Desired Skills And Abilities

• Experience in SaaS/PaaS/IaaS delivery is preferred.
• Cloud solution Architect certification is preferred.
• Scrum Master certification is preferred.
• Experience on development or support to Tax, Treasury applications is preferred.
• Functional Knowledge of ERP finance is preferred.
• Able to organize self and others including effective scheduling, prioritization, and time management skills, completing tasks to tight deadlines.
• Proven track record to provide a consistently first-class customer service internally and/or externally.
• Ability to build effective working relationships (Internally/Externally), establishing credibility amongst a wide and demanding client group.
• Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for own work and for the team, identifying the need for action (using initiative) whilst working effectively within a team.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills are required.
  
  

Who WE are

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.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What We OFFER

Inclusion

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 enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and 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
  
  

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

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.

Our Pillars

• 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. Were 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.

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