POSITION SUMMARY

AXA Partners are seeking a Middleware Engineer to work as part of a support role for a number of our key IT Products including day to day support and project change.
The primary role is a hands on technical Application Support role involving a number of IT Products.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge and experience working on IBM Sterling Integrator or similar solutions
• Knowledge and experience working on Automatic scheduling system
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.) and application patching.
• Working knowledge of CLI, Basic Networking, File transfers, and SSH
• Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.) and application patching.
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies and Platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
• Understanding of DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD pipelines and automation tools like Jenkins
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions effectively
• Skills in managing product backlogs and collaborating with Product Owners and Business Analysts
• Strong ability to work with cross-functional teams, including technical teams, product teams, and architecture teams
• Competence in developing technical solutions and enhancements to meet business needs
• Focus on delivering measurable and quality solutions adhering to functional and non-functional requirements
• Understanding of security standards and practices, particularly within the context of AXA Group
• Ability to document processes, configurations, and solutions clearly for future reference

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience working on Middleware Engineer, Application analyst, Systems administrator or similar roles
• Relevant third level degree in Information Technology or equivalent
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  About AXA
  AXA Group is the world leader in insurance and asset management. We protect and advise our clients at every step in their lives, by offering products and services which satisfy their needs in the areas of insurance, personal protection, saving and asset management. AXA is the leading insurance brand worldwide, with over 100 million clients. We are transforming from payer to partner for our client, with a strong focus on risk prevention.
  Our mission: Empower people to live a better life.
  Our values: Customer First, Courage, Integrity and One AXA.
  About the Entity
  AXA Partners is an AXA transversal business unit offering a wide range of solutions in assistance services, travel insurance and credit protection.
  AXA Partners’ role is also to implement innovative solutions emerging from the AXA Innovation unit.
  Our mission is to help our Corporate clients to enrich their customers’ experience, with more than 9,000 employees at their service anywhere, anytime.
  What We Offer
  By joining AXA Partners, you will work in a responsible company, which offers a real culture of expertise & diversity. Our focus is on accelerating the development of everyone’s skills, whilst offering attractive and competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development and growth.
  Additionally, at AXA, we work to make a real difference to people - when amazing things happen and when we create opportunities for a better life, the feeling of pride is extraordinary

• Manage and maintain the IBM Sterling Integrator system for B2B data exchange
• Manage and maintain the Automic job scheduling automation system
• Maintain the technical quality of products – BAU and project changes
• Support application and operating system patching activities
• Maintain AXA Group security standards
• Execute product backlog tasks while working closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts
• Perform configuration work on key systems
• Perform operations and system administration tasks
• Design, build, and support other IT solutions within the team’s scope
• Execute root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Collaborate with other technical teams, product teams, the architecture team, and the wider AXA organization
• Develop technical solutions and enhancements while adhering to development standards
• Deliver measurable, quality solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements
• Add value at all stages of project and support work (definition, development, deployment)
• Automate workflows using Jenkins
  Reporting/ Working Relationships:

The role of Middleware Engineer will involve working across multiple squads with stakeholders including ( but not necessarily limited to)

• Project Managers
• IT Product Delivery Managers
• External Clients
• Domain Leaders