Full Stack UI Developer Full Time

London, UK

AXA XL recognizes digital, data and information assets are critical for the business, both in terms of managing risk and enabling new business opportunities. Digital assets should not only be high quality, but also drive a sustained advantage and delivering an excellent experience to our internal, external customers and improving efficiency. Our Innovation, Data & 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.

As we develop an enterprise-wide data and digital strategy that moves us toward greater focus on the use of data and strengthens our digital, AI & innovation capabilities, we are seeking a Full-Stack Developer. In this role, you will work as part of a team to develop, maintain, and enhance one or more digital products and platforms that seek to yield a significant business benefit, helping us build advantage and market differentiation through execution on innovation.

What You’ll Be DOING

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Work with Lead UI Developer, UX Designer, Product Owner, Project team and internal stake holders to develop data & AI applications.
• Execute development activities as Full-Stack Developer for IDA applications, portals & integrations.
• Collaborating with design, project, and other team members, discussing problem solving approaches, participating in code reviews and pair programming.
• Contributing to daily stand ups and other agile ceremonies to make sure visibility of team progress.
• Using and extending our existing back-end web application and infrastructure codebases, adhering to their code standards and structure while bearing in mind the advantages and consequences of refactoring and upgrading.
• make sure that the answer is designed to perform across multiple platforms.
• Work with Lead Developer and support technical design, target state software architectures, data mapping & integration mechanisms.
• Analyze & understand the requirements, take ownership to deliver the assigned development task and make sure quality deliverables. Optimized coding with good documentation.
• Working as part of an Agile squad & vendors, make sure delivery within tight timelines and meeting the expectations of the team.
• Engage in the entire lifecycle of the development project.
• Support Lead Developer in engagement with GT governance forums, ensuring alignment with AXA architecture standards as the project moves through the relevant stage gates.
• The ability to work in a high-pressure environment and meet delivery timelines with a high degree of client satisfaction is critical.

Key Technologies: React Js, React Test Framework, JavaScript, Typescript, Java Spring Boot, Java Junit, SQL and DevOps Lifecycle Experience (Mainly Azure).

Full stack UI Developer will report to the Digital UX Division Lead, and work with PO, Lead UI Developer and project team.

What You Will BRING

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

• Experience in Java, JavaScript / CSS / React.js
• Experience working on Spring Boot micro service architecture.
• Have great knowledge & understanding about new tools and technologies and able learn to learn fast.
• Should have expertise in Web development, accessibility and usability.
• Proven knowledge of cloud technologies (Azure strongly preferred)
• Knowledge with both relational and NoSQL databases
• Good understanding and implementation knowledge of DevOps principles
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming: MVC MVVM
• Hands-on experience of developing REST web services and API’s.
• Should have a good understanding of Salesforce’s proprietary programming language, to develop robust backend logic.
• Create everything from mockups and UI components to algorithms and data structures as you deliver a finished minimal viable product.
• Should be able to contribute to improve the code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Experience in working as part of a squad in an Agile environment.
• Extensive familiarity with the version management tools like – GitHub
• Understand experience with design patters, Design System and have experience of contributing to its development with solid principles.
• Excellent project management, time management, verbal and written communications skills, as the job entails simultaneously managing multiple projects with internal stakeholders
• Solid knowledge of SQL
• Proactive attitude, ability to run projects with minimal direction given the global nature of the team.
• B.E./B.Com./B.Sc./Computer Science/B.A. degree or equivalent combination of education/experience

Who WE Are

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.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What We OFFER

Inclusion

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 enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a 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 axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides dynamic compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

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 2023-26 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 axaxl.com/sustainability.