Chief Data Platform & Analytics Engineering

Axa España; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Partners is seeking a Head of Data Platform, Engineering & Analytics to lead the data platform strategy and its execution across the organization. You will shape the data stack, drive cloud-native solutions, and ensure scalable, secure data services that power analytics and business decision-making.

The role requires deep technical leadership, collaboration across regions and BUs, and a passion for data-driven value creation. Fluency in English is mandatory; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s in IT or CS required.
• 10+ years industry experience with 5+ years in management.
• Proven expertise in data engineering/analytics in production environments.
• Fluent in English; French is a plus (willing to learn).
• Insurance/Assistance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• IT & Data Platform Ownership: Manage platform components, develop and maintain apps, implement FinOps/DevOps/ITSCM, monitor SLAs.
• Strategic & Architectural Contributor: Track market trends, identify opportunities, collaborate with Data Architects to optimize value and costs.
• Data Point of Contact: Lead Architecture Review Board, liaise with data providers and IT teams, manage vendor relationships.
• Representation & Community Leadership: Represent AXA Partners on Data Engineering boards, promote innovation.
• Team Management: Lead Central Data team, foster growth, monitor progress and best practices.
• Data Guild & Network Development: Build community of practice, improve standards, support training and certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Agile mindset

Problem solving

English fluency

Education

Master’s in IT or Computer Science

10+ years industry experience

5+ years management

Tools

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Azure DevOps

ADLS

Job description

AXA Partners is seeking a Head of Data Platform, Engineering & Analytics to lead the data platform strategy and its execution across the organization. You will shape the data stack, drive cloud-native solutions, and ensure scalable, secure data services that power analytics and business decision-making.

The role requires deep technical leadership, collaboration across regions and BUs, and a passion for data-driven value creation. Fluency in English is mandatory; French is a plus.