Associate Application Developer

Bangalore, India

The team works within the America’s App Solutions to design, deliver and support software solutions used by the Risk Management function globally. The team is responsible for several applications – both internally developed and third-party products – with a heavy focus on the internally developed .NET/ETL applications. There is a substantial pipeline of work, including market-wide initiatives, Security focused transformation and major cloud migrations. Application Developers are responsible for making application changes to provide the required IT services functionality for one or more applications under a Delivery Team. This includes the development and maintenance of custom applications as well as the customization of products from software vendors.

What you’ll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Implement and document change in accordance with an approved SDLC process s and development standards.
• Unit testing conducted to make sure changes are of sufficient quality before system testing
• Assist in impact analysis.
• Work collaboratively with developers on other teams, internal and external, onshore and offshore.
• Support analysis and resolution of defects during application testing phases.
• May serve as a member of a Major Incident Team.
• L3 support for problem root cause analysis.
• Resolution of functional defects found during testing.
• Estimation development.
• Assist with the creation of operational guidelines.
• Assist with technical analysis of answer design.
• Proactively identify and communicate improvement opportunities.

You will report to the Application Manager.

What you will BRING

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant years of hands on development experience in C#, SQL, .Net Frameworks, Visual Studio, SSMS, TFS/GIT, HTML5, Web API, JSON, XML, REST, .Net Core and Cloud native applications (Azure).
• Experience with at least one of the modern web development frameworks such as Angular, React, etc.
• Experience with developing apps in Cloud Technology - Azure Services is essential Web Apps, Web Jobs, Queuing framework, Event Driven Architecture, Data Bricks, ADF, ADLS, Containerization, Monitoring, AKS, Azure Gateway etc.
• Ability to integrate Third Party SaaS Solution using APIs or Direct Database connectivity.
• Ability to develop High transaction volume concurrent processing.
• Proven development skills in one or more programming languages with specific skills within the .net domain.
• Knowledge of current .net frameworks, SDKs, APIs and libraries.
• Experience working with APIs and system integrations.
• Prefer proficiency with multiple application delivery models including Agile, iterative and waterfall.
• Familiarity with CICD tooling, Harness experience beneficial.
• Some prior work experience in an insurance or technology field.
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or a related field preferred.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Specification of technologies, application architectures and data structures as a basis for application change for internal assets.
• Producing quality, secure, scalable, high-performing, and resilient designs for new or improved services on both OnPrem and Cloud platform.
• Lead the systems analysts, developers, and testers in sympathetic change to the applications.
• For internal assets, support Application Managers to develop and maintain the Product Roadmap and assist in defining, analyzing, planning, measuring and improving product availability and continuity.
• Define and maintain development standards such as system and data design, coding, etc.
• 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.
• Manage architecture exceptions for the application, including identifying, documenting, taking through exception approval process, and remediation where and when possible.
• Monitor application services to ensure performance consistently meets non-functional requirements (response time, security, etc.).
• Manage AXA XL security standards for the applications, including clean code, vulnerability identification and remediation, penetration test etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Able to organize self and others including effective scheduling, prioritization, and time management skills, completing tasks to tight deadlines. Good verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• 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.

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. 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’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.