Job Description

AXA XL offers risk transfer and risk management solutions to clients globally. We offer worldwide capacity, flexible underwriting solutions, a wide variety of client-focused loss prevention services, and a team-based account management approach.

AXA XL recognizes data and information as critical business assets, both in terms of managing risk and enabling new business opportunities. This data should not only be high quality, but also actionable \xe2\x80\x93 enabling AXA XL\xe2\x80\x99s executive leadership team to maximize benefits and facilitate sustained dynamic advantage. Our Chief Data Office is focused on driving innovation by optimizing how we leverage data to drive strategy and create a new business model \xe2\x80\x93 disrupting the insurance market.

As we develop an enterprise-wide data and digital strategy that moves us toward a greater focus on the use of data and data-driven insights, we are seeking an Associate Scientist for the Quality Engineering team. The Associate Scientist sits next to our Business Partners and tests our AXIOM platform according to our stakeholder\xe2\x80\x99s needs.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

Hands\xe2\x80\x93experience in verifying and validating the functionality, performance, security, and reliability of APIs.

o Develop automated test scripts using suitable tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, Selenium, JUnit, etc.) to increase test coverage, improve efficiency, and enable regression testing for APIs.

o Integrate API testing into the CI/CD pipeline, automating the testing process and ensuring consistent quality throughout the development cycle.

o Conduct performance testing of the API to evaluate its responsiveness, scalability, and resource usage under different loads. Use tools like JMeter or LoadRunner to simulate various user loads and analyze the API\'s performance metrics.

Support Functional and Regression testing for ETL and BI deliverables of the Data Warehousing Platform

o Robust domain knowledge of Data warehousing technologies, SQL, and Data Models to build out test strategies and lead projects from a Quality Engineering perspective.

o With an Automation-first mindset, work towards testing of user interfaces such as Business Intelligence solutions and validation of functionalities while constantly looking out for efficiency gains and process improvements.

o Triage and Prioritization of stories and epics with all stakeholders to ensure optimal deliveries.

o Engage with various stakeholders like Business Partners, Product Owners, and Development and Infrastructure teams to ensure alignment with an overall roadmap.

o Track current progress of testing activities, finding and tracking test metrics, estimating and communicating improvement actions based on the test metrics results and the experience.

System Integration Testing background

o Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and procedures for functional (IT), System Integration Testing (SIT).

o Review testing documentation, develop testing standards, define criteria for testing, analyze test results, and present results to stakeholders.

o Contribute to best practices and standards to make sure there is a consistent and efficient approach to quality engineering efforts.

Outstanding experience in the development and maintenance of Actuarial systems in Insurance. Ability to understand the logic trees for predicting prices and scores in various insurable domains.

Work with data engineers or data scientists to collect and prepare the necessary test data sets. Ensure the data adequately represents real-world scenarios and covers a diverse range of inputs.

Leadership accountability for ensuring that every release to customers is fit for purpose.

Knowledge of Scaled Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodology.

Optimize the performance of projects using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.

Proven ability to drive Quality Assurance success via integrated cross-functional teams involving deep collaboration with engineering, design, and production partners.

Foster communication between all team members/roles to facilitate analysis and to favor a common understanding of the requirements or the origin of defects.

Robust capacity to understand a Quality Assurance vision that goes beyond pure testing activities and strategies.

Develop Quality Assurance frameworks that empower internal/external teams to be held accountable for upholding quality standards and play an essential factor in decision-making.

Conduct requirements gathering, and risk identification, reporting on all risks followed by suitable mitigating action plans.

You will report to Delivery Lead \xe2\x80\x93 Quality Engineering.

Qualifications

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We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

o A minimum of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or master\'s degree (preferred) in a relevant discipline.

o Robust testing experience/background, including knowledge/experience in automation.

o Insurance experience in data, underwriting, claims, or operations, including influencing, collaborating, and leading efforts in complex, disparate, and interrelated teams.

o Work with unstructured data to unlock information needed by the business to create unique products for the insurance industry.

o Expected to recommend innovation and improvement to policies, and procedures, deploying resources, and performing core activities.

o Experience with SQL Server, Azure Databricks Notebook, Qlikview, PowerBI, ADLS, CosmosDB, SQL DW Analytics, and Jira/Confluence.

o Should have a robust background in Software development with experience in ingesting, transforming, and storing data from large datasets using Pyspark in Azure Databricks with robust knowledge of distributed computing concepts.

o Hands-on experience in designing and developing ETL Pipelines in Pyspark in Azure Databricks with robust Python scripting.

o Excellent written and speaking communication skills with experience in successfully influencing others.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

Having experience doing UAT/System Integration testing in the insurance industry.

Robust technical testing experience such as API testing, and UI automation is a plus.

Ability to interpret complex data requirements and architect solutions.

Distinctive problem-solving and analytical skills combined with robust business acumen.

Knowledge/Experience of Testing in cloud-based systems in different data staging layers.

Proven track record of value addition to the Product / Solutions through robust QA processes

FIND your future

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\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 specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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Inclusion & Diversity

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 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 can 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.

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 \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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