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AXA

Global insurer offering life, property, casualty

Head of Data Solution - f/h

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMalakoff, FranceIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree-level education (Bac+3 or Bac+5) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Approximately 8 years of experience in the data field.
  • Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, such as as a Chapter Lead, Tech Lead, or Data Manager, including managing international and multicultural teams.
  • Advanced expertise in the Azure data ecosystem, particularly Azure Databricks, with strong practical skills in PySpark and SQL.
  • Knowledge of Power BI architecture, performance optimization, and design best practices, and ability to review and guide business intelligence solutions for quality and maintainability.
  • In-depth understanding of data warehousing principles, dimensional modeling (Kimball, star schema), and modern data architectures.
  • Excellent command of software development best practices, including Git version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
  • Ability to build strong partnerships with business and technical stakeholders, influence without direct authority, and negotiate priorities effectively.
  • Understanding of the business value of data solutions and ability to balance technical excellence, speed to market, and financial constraints pragmatically.
  • Strategic understanding of cloud costs and experience managing a budget or cost center, promoting cost awareness, and reporting financial efficiency to leadership.
  • Fluency in English is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of data professionals in Spain, France, and the United Kingdom, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage the daily operations of the Data Solutions team across the three countries.
  • Strengthen the team's technical skills in Azure Databricks, PySpark, SQL, and modern data management practices through structured coaching and knowledge sharing.
  • Foster a collaborative and dynamic team environment that values each person's expertise.
  • Prioritize work, delegate effectively, encourage ownership, and retain ultimate accountability for all deliverables.
  • Act as the primary technical partner to the Global Product Owner, translating business requirements and strategic objectives into robust, feasible technical solutions.
  • Advise on technical feasibility, development effort, and architectural best practices to help prioritize the analytics roadmap.
  • Recommend the best technical solution for each business need, aligned with long-term strategy and platform capabilities.
  • Provide technical expertise to the team by challenging and validating data solution designs before development.
  • Define, implement, and enforce development best practices, including Git version control, documentation, and coding standards.
  • Organize and conduct regular code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability.
  • Take ultimate responsibility for the reliability and robustness of all data solutions delivered by the team.
  • Define the team's technical roadmap, enforce best practices, and manage cloud cost footprint through FinOps to balance performance and efficiency.
  • Own and optimize the team's cloud cost footprint on Azure and Databricks.
  • Promote cost awareness within the team to balance performance and efficiency.
  • Analyze spending trends and optimization efforts, and report them to leadership.
  • Promote responsible innovation by encouraging the team to explore and experiment with emerging technologies, including pragmatic use of generative AI.
  • Ensure the team remains accountable for the quality and timeliness of deliverables while experimenting.
  • Ensure all delivered solutions comply with governance, security, and compliance standards set by Data Domain Owners and the Central Data Office.
  • Monitor and influence governance policies by providing technical feedback and integrating them into the development lifecycle.

About the Company

AXA

Global insurer offering life, property, casualty

AXA is a global insurer and asset manager that provides life, health, and property and casualty insurance, as well as related financial services. Its products work by customers paying insurance premiums in exchange for coverage against risks; AXA pools risk across many policyholders, prices premiums based on risk, and pays claims when events occur, while also offering investment and retirement products through its asset management arm. The company has grown through large acquisitions, giving it a wide geographic footprint and a diverse mix of personal, commercial, and specialty insurance offerings. This scale and breadth set AXA apart from many competitors, alongside a long history of strategic mergers that expanded its reach to customers around the world. AXA’s goal is to be a leading global insurer and asset manager, delivering financial protection and long-term value to customers and stakeholders.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1816

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