Platform Lead - Guidewire
Bangalore/ Gurgaon, IndiaAs the Platform Lead, you will play a critical role in enhancing our Guidewire SaaS platform's reliability, scalability, and performance while streamlining the development and deployment processes. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire Guidewire DevOps lifecycle, Test automation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery and deployment of Guidewire solutions.
What You’ll Be DOING
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Develop and implement a robust DevOps strategy that aligns with our business objectives and accelerates the delivery of high-quality solutions.
- Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for applications to improve release management efficiency (e.g., Insurance Workbench).
- Develop the Quality Engineering ,test automation strategy, roadmap, KPIs, standards, and practices for the platform and agile product teams.
- Assess product team requirements and propose test automation solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Mentor and collaborate with product Scrum teams, providing guidance on test automation best practices.
- Manage and optimize environments (sandbox, development, testing, and production) to ensure stability and consistency.
- Plan and coordinate the release schedules, including release notes, rollback plans, and communication to stakeholders.
- Ensure deployed code adhere to security and compliance standards, including data protection and privacy regulations by establishing appropriate security checks.
- Implement monitoring tools and practices to proactively identify and resolve performance issues and bottlenecks.
- Identify opportunities for automation within the DevOps process to reduce manual efforts.
- Lead and mentor DevOps /Test Automation /Release & Platform engineers, Platform architect of the Guidewire platform and collaborate across cross-functional squads to deliver high-quality solutions. Provide technical guidance and promote best practices throughout the DevOps process.
- Champion a product-led agile approach to development, aligning the team's efforts with the product vision, customer needs, and business objectives.
You will report to the Head of Digital Factory Delivery.
What You Will BRING
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills And Abilities
- Proficiency in JAVA/.NET/JS for test automation /Test Automation Frameworks.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Harness, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Datadog, teamcity etc.).
- Deep understanding in Security testing tools ( CheckMarx, SonarQube etc)
- Microfocus Testing tools (ALM QC, PC & UFT) & JMETER.
- Proven experience as a Platform Lead, with a track record of successfully delivering complex Guidewire cloud solutions in complex enterprise environments, insurance domain expertise is a plus.
- Excellent Proficiency in DevOps tools such as Harness, Dynatrace, Git, Bitbucket, and Datadog.
- In-depth knowledge and experiences in Design Thinking, UX, CX, BPMN, and cloud-based integration.
- Significant leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively guide and collaborate with development product squads, stakeholders, and business users.
- A deep understanding of (Scaled) Agile principles and a passion for driving continuous improvement and innovation.
- Ability to adapt to changing product requirements and embrace emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Familiarity with agile tools and software, such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience required.
- Familiarity with JIRA & JIRA X-Ray, Azure, GHE, JFrog/Nexus Artifactory.
Desired Skills And Abilities
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new test automation technologies and tools Azure.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify issues and devise effective solutions in a dynamic environment.
- OpenShift.
- Harness /Azure DevOps /Jenkins.
- Kubernetes.
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 competitive 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.
