As Solution Architect for AXA Partners on the CLP area (Credit & Lifestyle Protection business), you will define and drive the architecture on this domain, with the objective to create agile, simple, reliable and cost-effective solutions, to foster innovation, and to reduce the technical debt.

You will have a key contribution in the AXA Partners/CLP transformation program to modernize the application landscape and deliver more value to the business.

You will have the opportunity to on-board new applications to CLP IT and to progress our Agile/DevOps mission, working with agile teams in multiple locations worldwide.

What you’ll be doing

In order to acheive this, you will:

Align product roadmaps to the business strategy and global technology vision

Optimize product scope to favour teams’ agility

Provide advice, guidance, input and support to squads to realise the architecture

Provide architectural designs to make CLP applications cloud native, scalable, resilient and agile

Support architecture governance and compliance to standards and guidelines

Work in a close collaboration with the IT community and be a key partner for the CLP business unit.

Be part of an international team composed of around 10 architects supporting the different AXA Partners business units and countries.

Produce high level and detailed architectural diagrams and detailed software design documents relating to the supported domains

Produce technology roadmaps based on business knowledge and strategy

Design solutions to deliver applications that are cloud native, scalable, resilient and agile.

Design solutions to integrate group services

Build proof of concepts as part of the design process

Provide technical awareness





Identify process improvement opportunities across the business and devise IT solutions to support/capitalise on these opportunities

Continue to develop knowledge, skills and abilities with technological and business trends as well as current and future technologies in relation to AXA technology roadmaps

Work with wider AXA Partners groups and Architecture team

Deliver measurable, quality solutions to functional & non-functional requirements.

Add value in all stages of project/support work (definition, development, deployment).

Put the customer at the heart of everything you do.

What you’ll bring

8+ years or more of experience in IT

In-depth knowledge of IS / IT best practices and data technologies

Experience with cloud-based platforms and services, such as AWS or Azure.

Good understanding of security principles and compliance rules

Strategic thinking & planning, systemic / big picture approach

Functional and technical expertise in engineering systems design and analysis

Good knowledge of agile and DevOps practices

Detailed knowledge of the following:

Application Integration patterns, events based, Change Data Capture, Microservices

Containers and related technologies – Docker, Kubernetes, Prometheus

Architectural design and implementation of multiple applications/products.

REST APIs

System / Data modelling





Programming languages Java or .net (ability to oversee development activities to ensure adherence to standards)

Continuous integration / Continuous deployment / DevOps methodologies

Data Centre migration, re-location or consolidation projects.

Strong writing and presentation skills

Ability to actively communicate with all levels of staff

Capacity to adapt quickly to changes and learn in all circumstances

Disciplined in the execution and ability to synthesize

Fluent English. Spanish or French are a plus

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Integral HR Response - [email protected]

Who we are

We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world.

Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive – offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

Join a company that helps protect the forests! At AXA Partners, we plant a tree for every new recruit (with a permanent contract)

📌 Solutions Architect (Madrid)
🏢 Axa Group
📍 Madrid