Associate Scientist

Associate Scientist Gurgaon/Bangalore, India AXA XL recognizes digital, data, and information assets are critical for the business, both in terms of managing risk and enabling new business opportunities. Data and Insights should not only be high quality, but also actionable – enabling AXA XL’s executive leadership team to maximize benefits and achieve a sustained dynamic advantage. Our innovation, Data, and analytics function is focused on driving innovation by optimizing how we leverage digital, data, and AI to drive strategy and differentiate ourselves from the competition. The ideal candidate should have expertise in SQL and PL/SQL, comprehensive knowledge of database administration, and hands-on experience with Azure services such as Databricks, Azure Data Factory (ADF), and Function Apps. Additionally, the candidate should be well-versed in DB migration, server management, Unix commands, and possess a solid understanding of master data management principles. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated production support database team and contribute to the success of our organization's production data operations. DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? ·Lead and manage a team responsible for providing production support for our MDM project, ensuring timely incident resolution and proactive maintenance. ·Utilize advanced knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL to troubleshoot and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and reliability in a production environment. ·Drive database migration efforts, coordinating with cross-functional teams to execute seamless and efficient migrations with minimal impact on production systems. ·Collaborate with technical teams to integrate Azure services such as Databricks, ADF, Function Apps, and other cloud-based technologies into the production database environment, while ensuring high availability and performance. ·Manage database servers, leveraging expertise in server management, Unix commands, and shell scripting to maintain smooth operations and address production-related incidents. ·Champion master data management practices, including data governance, quality assurance, and integration strategies, to ensure data integrity and consistency in a production setting. You will report to the Scientist-MDM. SHARE your talent We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities: ·Proven experience in leading a production support MDM team, with an excellent focus on incident resolution and proactive maintenance. ·Expertise in SQL and PL/SQL, with a comprehensive understanding of database administration and performance optimization in a production environment. ·Hands-on experience with Azure services, including Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Function Apps in a production support context. ·Proficiency in database migration strategies and execution, with a focus on minimizing production impact during migration activities. ·In-depth knowledge of server management, Unix commands, and shell scripting, ·specifically tailored for production support operations. ·Familiarity with master data management principles and best practices, particularly in the context of production data environments. ·Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, especially in a high-pressure production support environment. Desired Skills and Abilities: ·Experience with CI/CD tools like Harness, JFrog, and OpenShift. ·Docker containerization expertise. 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. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. Inclusion & Diversity