Job Description:

LEAD AI SCIENTIST

London, UK
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AXA XL recognises digital, data and information assets are critical for the business, both in terms of managing risk and enabling new business opportunities. Data Science and Applied AI assets should not only be high quality, but also drive a sustained competitive advantage and delivering a superior 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 strengthen our digital, AI capabilities, we are seeking a senior AI developer. In this role, you will research and apply software development best practice and latest technology to design, develop, and deliver AI products to yield a significant business benefit, build our competitive advantage, and help differentiate in the market through execution on innovation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related
• Extensive professional software development experience, with a moderate level of proficiency in Python, Java, and/or other languages.
• Demonstrated success in designing, building, and maintaining complex, high-performance applications
• Expertise in frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Proficiency in working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience in leading development teams and mentoring developers.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effective collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work closely with cross-functional teams

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 will your essential responsibilities include?

• Design, develop and own software applications for AI projects
• Continuously deliver new features by collaborating with data scientists, frontend developers, product managers, and other team members to
• Ensure high-quality software delivery by conducting code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to
• Improve application performance in agile manner, focusing on low latency, high availability, and system efficiency
• Act as a best practice expert, blueprint creator of ways of working such as testing, logging, CI/CD, observability
• Document code and software architecture for future reference and maintenance
• Oversee and manages the function’s resource demand, capacity on in-flight projects as well as BAU work
• Instill a customer-first attitude on the team, prioritising service for our business stakeholders above all else

In this role, you will report to the Division Lead, Data Science and AI Excellence.