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Principal Cloud Platform Lead

AXA Business Services Pvt Ltd

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based on 1.4k Reviews

7-11 years

Bangalore / Bengaluru

1 vacancy

Principal Cloud Platform Lead

AXA Business Services

posted 13hr ago

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Flexible timing

Key skills for the job

Cloud Computing Operations Agile Coaching SAP Data Migration DNS Business Strategy

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Job Description

Principal Cloud Platform Lead
Bangalore, Karnataka, India

The AXA XL Cloud Platform Lead is responsible for understanding the AXA XL Azure Cloud eco-system, the technical projects, the tooling & processes in place to deliver, and the end-to-end lifecycle from planning to execution of platform changes and updates. He/she will understand the impacts and own the decisions made to change/update the Azure Cloud platform and associated tooling. The AXA XL Cloud Platform Lead role is crucial in AXA XL Cloud Transformation, as it enables delivery of the Cloud platforms adapted to business needs for new applications and business projects onboarding to Cloud, as well as successful migration of existing applications to adapted Cloud environments. It is the cornerstone for all AXA XL Cloud activities.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

Product own the Azure PaaS Cloud platform for AXA XL (known as the technical tenant) working with relevant teams in GT and AXA GO that create and maintain platform capabilities under agreed standards and corresponding to evolving business needs.

Own, execute and manage Cloud platform technical projects to enhance the platform. Supervise all initiatives driving technical enhancements and sustainability of AXA XL Cloud technical tenant, including associated projects and expert resources.

Manage stakeholders including senior technology experts and leaders in AXA XL and AXA Group, with aim to optimize Cloud environments use aligned with business needs, Group standards, security and compliance; NB Cloud platforms will be hosting at least 50% of AXA XL applications from mid 2025, representing one of the most important items of global IT spend.

Ensure constant alignment with architecture and technology authority as well as AXA XL and AXA Group Cloud strategy, in particular on use of relevant tools and required level of automation. Manage or escalate any discrepancies in appropriate AXA XL Cloud Transformation and CTO governance as well as in specific governance between AXA XL and AXA GO.

Define how Cloud should meet requirements (automation, guideline ) coming from AXA XL key stakeholders (Security, operational resilience, Finance) and enforce usage across AXA XL.

As per platform evolution needs, aligned with Cloud Operating model evolution, design and propose Cloud Platform product team structure and manage that team in harmony with other related teams eccompassing various departments and organisations. Bring supporting teams together (e.g. across DevOps Automation and Cloud Hosting & Infrastructure) to resolve Cloud issues, incidents and problems as they arise and to help drive items to successful resolution and closure.

During Cloud Migration project (finshing in 2025), ensure that Cloud PaaS platform meets AXA XL application & data migration technical requirements, precise these requirements when needed and influence timely delivery.

Assist and participate in technical committees and forums (e.g. TDA) to provide input and agreement to Cloud platform changes.

Act as an escalation path to resolving technical issues, incidents and challenges and the ability to abstract these for management as appropriate. Supported by Architecture and Standards team, provide direction on activities that have impacts on how Cloud works (eg: Cloud connectivity / Network routing / DNS) to guaranty end-to-end simplicity & quality of service.

Set up and manage milestones, manage and guide team members to achieve them; develop and manage RAIDs log to minimise or mitigate risk/issues; ensure project deliverables are high quality and are delivered on time.

Manage budget ensuring delivery within budget constraints.

Conduct continuous improvement, optimising delivery by improving processes and outcomes.

Provide leadership and direction in a positive and productive manner.

Ensure transparency and trust by communicating and reporting regularly with stakeholders and teams.

You will report to the Cloud Business Projects Lead.

SHARE your talent

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

Well evidenced experience managing complex Cloud transformations including Cloud platform and components design, implementation evolution and support, as well as legacy systems migration.

Established techincal implementation and engineering experience.

Deep understanding of Microsoft Azure and Cloud capabilities, infrastructure eco-system, terminology, and how to tackle technical debt efficiently; as well as software development lifecycle, software architecture, testing, automation and DevOps.

Strategic mindset and capacity to influence and drive alignment and execution.

Ability to adapt to changing requirements, focus on iterative and incremental delivery.

Clear understanding of Kanban/Scrum/Agile methodology and experience working in a Scrum team.

Customer orientation / added value, simplify in a complex organization, autonomy and proactivity.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

Adaptable to new/different strategies, programs, technologies, practices, cultures, etc.; comfortable with change, able to easily makes transitions.

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Proven ability to clearly articulate goals and desired outcomes and influence key decisions to ensure deliverables are met.

Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, colleagues and teams and leverage those relationships to deliver on goals.

Ability to listen and understand complex requirements, team spirit and willingness to share knowledge.

Proven planning and organization skills, creating work schedules, prioritizing workload, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales.

Ability to understand AXA standards in place and take them into account in future implementations (Security, IFC ).

Ability to identify and solve problems quickly, including team management, project risk and technical challenges.

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 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.

Learn more at axaxl.com

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 s 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 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.

Our Pillars:

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.