Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

IT department

Our 300+ IT specialists in Belgium secure the IT environment, maintain our 600+ applications and are key in the introduction of new applications, enhancing digitalization.

They follow market standards (using Java, Angular,.NET,) and best practices deploy applications to cloud solutions (Amazon Web Services, Azur) and transform data into business value.

We work in agile teams, focused on collaboration and team ownership, in order to achieve a successful product delivery.

In the context of our Digital Transformation we are looking for a Senior Software Engineer for the P&C Retail Distributor Sales team.

You will help bring about our Digital Transformation of the P&C Retail Sales process through the distribution channel, in support of our brokers and partners.

This transformation will allow our brokers and partners to work with us, by means of either a Front-end, which will be developed in house, or APIs, which our partners will integrate in their own front-ends. The Front-end and APIs will be integrated in our existing legacy backend systems.

 

 

As a Senior Software Engineer you main tasks include:

• You create efficient design, application using Java technologies, you will join the Java engineering communities and participate in the DevOps and Cloud journeys on Amazon Web Services
• You steer the evolution of engineering products and tools (SonarQube, SwaggerHub) and maintain standards, venture in new concepts, help to prototype and adopt new methodologies and architectures
• You will deepen your expertise in areas like security, event-driven architecture, API management, serverless
• You play an active role in Agile ceremonies and often take the lead as part of the Agile delivery process (Quarterly Planning, grooming sessions, Sprint planning, daily scrum)
• You will become a proactive team member ensuring an efficient, qualitative and sustainable software delivery, in active collaboration with the business product owners and the IT teams
• You will leverage your expertise to guide the technical team and ensure continuous follow-up, build a global overview of the technical solution, and propose alternatives when appropriate

Your Profile

What you bring to the table

As a Senior Software Engineer, you have:

 

Technical skills

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience working on real-world projects
• At least 3 years experience as a Java-developer
• Working knowledge of a variety of programming languages (Python, Javascript,)
• At least 1 year of experience in managing highly complex integration landscapes (API, SOA, MQ and ETL technologies,...)
• Experience in AWS cloud, using Infrastructure as code
• Experience with monitoring tools (Dynatrace,)
• Thorough understanding of the SDLC (branching strategy and any related build & release automations)
• IT security mindset
• A test-driven development approach is highly appreciated

 

Soft skills

• Full working proficiency in English and one of the national languages (French or Dutch)
• Ability to coordinate, delegate, supervise.
• Active learning mindset
• Good and adaptative communication skills with various audience (including business, functional engineer, offshore, management)
• Flexibility and team mindset
Eager to take up challenges

 

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About AXA

At AXA, we want to be more than the world leader in insurance and asset management. 
Our purpose is Act for human progress by protecting what matters. As an insurance company, we want to watch over every individual, society and the world while always keeping the future in mind. 
As an insurer, AXA Belgium is also a key player in the field of prevention. Protection is in our DNA, as evidenced every day by the extensive investments in research and risk awareness. 
At AXA, we reject unfair or unlawful discrimination in any form. More info in our Diversity & Inclusion Policy.

About the Entity

In Belgium, AXA is market leader in non-life insurance. We have more than 3,000 enthusiastic employees whose aim is to move from payer to partner for our 3 million clients. 
Our employees are our greatest asset. Therefore, a pleasant and modern working atmosphere is crucial to us. Together we seek to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas are valued, respected and appreciated. 
With every step we take, we keep our values in mind: Customer First, Integrity, Courage and One AXA.

What We Offer

A nice reward for your hard work

An attractive salary, supplemented with discretionary personal bonus and of course, meal and eco vouchers.

 

The benefits of working at an insurance company

From group to hospitalization insurance and ambulatory care (family members can also join at an advantageous rate) and with up to 30% discount on all additional insurance products.

 

A job that respects your personal life and dreams

With 35 days off per year to recharge, home working options, sports facilities and professional training to make sure you stay in shape mentally, physically and professionally!