Cloud Platform Engineer Lead Expert

AXA Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Group Operations seeks a Cloud Broker to drive adoption of AXA GO Cloud Products across AXA entities. You will liaise with Cloud Products teams and business units to ensure seamless implementation and value creation.

The role requires strong expertise in Azure/AWS, Kubernetes/OpenShift, and IaC tooling, with emphasis on DevOps, CI/CD, and SDLC. You will support governance, security, and FinOps in a global, multi-cultural environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive cloud experience in large organizations.
• Experience with Azure and AWS.
• Familiarity with container technologies and cloud-native tooling.
• Strong understanding of security principles for cloud environments.
• Experience with governance and FinOps in cloud contexts.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary advisor for AXA entities on selecting cloud solutions.
• Provide expertise for IaaS/PaaS account management, DevOps, and CI/CD implementation.
• Oversee integration of AXA cloud products within local entities and manage onboarding.
• Deliver technical assistance to ensure successful delivery of business projects.
• Create value by optimizing IT programs and cloud usage.
• Collaborate with Cloud Business Office to govern and optimize cloud consumption.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

OpenShift

DevOps & CI/CD

SDLC

Agile Scrum SAFe

Cost management

English fluency

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CIS benchmarks

Job description

About the job

Job purpose

As part of the Cloud Global Products department in AXA Group Operation, The Cloud Broker team is tasked with leading and facilitating the adoption of AXA GO Cloud Products within the unique contexts of AXA business entities.

Our team serves as a vital intermediary, bridging the needs of AXA entities seeking to understand, adopt, and operate AXA GO products, and the Cloud Products teams responsible for designing and delivering these solutions.

Main missions

Your responsibilities include:

• Partnership and Advisory: Act as the primary point of contact for AXA entities, providing guidance on selecting the most suitable cloud solutions to meet their specific needs.
• Expert Support: Offer expertise to assist AXA entities in managing their cloud platforms, including IaaS and PaaS account management, as well as DevOps and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Integration: Oversee the seamless integration of AXA cloud products within local entities, ensuring comprehensive technical onboarding and managing both organizational and financial impacts.
• Technical Assistance: Provide expert technical support to AXA entities in the successful delivery of their business projects.
• Value Creation: Generate value to enhance the execution of IT programs.
• Governance and Optimization: Ensure effective governance with AXA entities to monitor, optimize, and bill cloud consumption (FinOps), in collaboration with the Cloud Business Office.

Expected skills & experience

We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills:

Experience

• Multi-year Experience in large organization
• Multiple experience on Cloud technologies
• A previous experience in AXA is a plus.

Technical skills

• Strong knowledge of cloud environments (Azure & AWS), specifically Azure and Virtualization.
• Proficient in container technologies, including Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Understanding of security principles applicable to cloud environments (CIS benchmarks).
• Comprehensive knowledge of cloud architecture principles as outlined in the Cloud Architecture Framework.
• Good understanding of application engineering principles, including DevOps, CI/CD, and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Soft skills / transversal skills

• Ability to work effectively within a global team and thrive in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and SAFe.
• Cost awareness and management in cloud environments.
• Customer-focused mindset, prioritizing client needs and satisfaction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Flexibility and open-mindedness to adapt to changing environments and requirements.

What we offer

We bring together the expertise, cultural diversity and creativity of over 8,000 employees worldwide and we’re committed to equal opportunities in all aspects of employment (gender, LGBT+, disabled persons, or people of different origins) and to promoting Diversity & Inclusion by creating a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual differences are valued.

About the entity

AXA is becoming a sustainable tech-led company and at AXA Group Operations we are one of the major catalysts for this transformation.

We set the tone by triggering and empowering the evolution of our insurance business model through technology and innovation, driving its concrete implementation globally at speed, with a high quality of advisory and execution.

We are present across 17 countries with committed, highly qualified teams. We leverage technology, data, sourcing, security and investment allocation in a global way, but also achieve economies of scale and synergies when necessary.

At AXA Group Operations, we want to be recognized in three fields of action:

• State-of-the-art Data Technology to drive customer experience
• State-of-the-art Procurement & Sourcing to drive efficiency and better manage risks
• High-Performing Global Team for stronger partnerships with AXA entities

About AXA

As a world-leading insurance company, we act for human progress by protecting what matters. With 153,000 employees in 54 countries working for 105 million customers, we’ve created a truly dynamic and vibrant community. Inclusion and diversity link closely with our values, and together we’re nurturing a culture of respect, for each other, for our customers and the communities around us. Join AXA and you’ll feel like you belong, are included and can thrive. You’ll be able to shape the way you work and truly grow your potential as you seek out new opportunities, push boundaries and benefit people in critical moments of their lives. This is your chance to build the tomorrow you want. Know you can.