Senior Data Engineer II

Data Engineer - Data Sourcing & Solutions Gurugram, Haryana, India

The Data Sourcing & Solutions team is a growing group inside of AXA XL, responsible for designing and implementing data structures that will enable AXA XL to harness the potential of advanced analytics in the decision-making process.

Data is vital to analytics.

To ensure that we are achieving our potential in this discipline, we need to make certain our data has the right context, granularity, and quality.

The Data Engineer plays a critical role within the Data Sourcing & Solutions team as this person is responsible for designing and implementing data structures to support current and future analytical projects within.

We are looking for candidates who have experience working with data from a raw, unprocessed state and organizing it in an intuitive way.

Building this data pipeline enables our partners to analyze data better and faster - ultimately leading the organization in optimizing the decision-making process.

This role will spend the majority of time focused on a mix of internal and external data. This will involve building proper data pipelines to support initial exploration and real-time integration.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Exploring and acquiring new sources of data. Using curiosity and creativity, would involve using technology to automate data acquisition, the ability to link new sources with internal data, and an appropriate level of supporting documentation of the source and technical solution.
• Ensuring quality and understanding of analytical data. This would require hands-on data experience to investigate data issues and seek to resolution or acceptance. Create the appropriate amount of documentation, leverage standards and build upon them. Data should be reconciled and documented at various stages for integrity.
• Participate in developing governance and rigour of data management practice within the Data Sourcing & Solutions Team . This will also include partnering with enterprise IT groups and involvement in enterprise data-related functions.

You will report to the Data Engineering Manager/Principal Data Engineer.

SHARE your talent

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant years of experience is required.
• Sound understanding/experience of Python, Spark, Databricks PySpark/Spark SQL and best practices
• Effective SQL Skills knowledge is required.
• Data development experience using data development / Analysis tools.
• Expertise in Star Schema data modelling.
• Experience working on building /optimizing logical data models and data pipelines while delivering high-data-quality solutions that are testable and adhere to SLAs.
• Development experience using R(Data structures, Plumber, Shiny) a plus point.
• Familiarity with developer support tools (TFS/GIT, Jenkins) a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work through data complexities which include a variety of sources, formats, and structures.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Data Engineering and Insurance background preferred. Effective preference of experience in the Insurance domain.
• Ability to see through ambiguous concepts, and break down complex problems into manageable components.
• Detail-orientated, proven ability to recognize patterns in data.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses natural curiosity. Seek to understand the world around you, and question when appropriate.
• College Degree in MIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or equivalent.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and speciality 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 speciality.

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

Learn more at

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 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 . 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 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

SHARE your talent

SHARE your talent

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Relevant years of experience is required.
• Sound understanding/experience of Python, Spark, Databricks PySpark/Spark SQL and best practices
• Effective SQL Skills knowledge is required.
• Data development experience using data development / Analysis tools.
• Expertise in Star Schema data modelling.
• Experience working on building /optimizing logical data models and data pipelines while delivering high-data-quality solutions that are testable and adhere to SLAs.
• Development experience using R(Data structures, Plumber, Shiny) a plus point.
• Familiarity with developer support tools (TFS/GIT, Jenkins) a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work through data complexities which include a variety of sources, formats, and structures.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Data Engineering and Insurance background preferred. Effective preference of experience in the Insurance domain.
• Ability to see through ambiguous concepts, and break down complex problems into manageable components.
• Detail-orientated, proven ability to recognize patterns in data.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses natural curiosity. Seek to understand the world around you, and question when appropriate.
• College Degree in MIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or equivalent.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and speciality 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 speciality.

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

Learn more at

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 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 . 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 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

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