Architect Lead Expert

Job Description:

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we've created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we're nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you'll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You'll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

Job position pitch

About the job

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

• Solution Identification: Lead selection process with GDAI Business Innovation team and involved entities to select the most scalable solution from a business and tech standpoints
• Solution Design & Framework: Define and communicate the solution scaling methodology, including buy vs. build decisions, and standardize architectural frameworks for AI assets.
• Scalable Asset Oversight: Coordinate the design of global data, deployment, and integration architecture, ensuring solutions are adaptable across markets.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate intensively with global/local architects, product owners, engineering teams, and business units. Engage actively with the Head of Integration and project streams to align solutions.
• Technology Evaluation: Stay current with emerging AI and cloud tech, providing strong recommendations on design choices and strategic technology adoption.
• Governance & Best Practices: Participate in governance forums, steering committees, and architecture review boards to ensure compliance, consistency, and best practices.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Ensure clear documentation of architectures, decisions, and guidelines to facilitate onboarding and knowledge transfer.

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related; Master's or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years in enterprise or solution architecture, ideally in AI, cloud, or insurance sectors.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and business leaders, to drive alignment and consensus.

Technical skills

• Expertise in designing scalable, flexible AI solutions and platforms, with a focus on functional requirements, solution frameworks, and architectural standards
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and data governance.
• Experience with Agile methodologies;
• Multilingual skills (English, French, Spanish) are a plus.

Soft skills / transversal skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills.

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we're committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.