Solution Design Expert

AXA Group Operations; Paris; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Group Operations is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to lead the design and management of domain-specific AI architectures, aligned with AXA’s strategic AI initiatives. You will ensure enterprise standard adherence, scalability across markets, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

The role requires strong communication, governance, and a proven ability to drive architectural decisions in a global, fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture, with a focus on AI, cloud, or a relevant domain.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, security, data governance, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence decision-making, and collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and scalable architecture patterns.

Responsibilities

• Domain AI Asset architecture design: Develop and optimize the architecture of designated AI domain solutions and shared assets.
• Alignment With Enterprise Standards: Align domain solutions with AXA’s architecture vision and standards; contribute to Architecture Review documentation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Gather requirements and communicate solutions with entities architects, product owners, data teams, and technical leads.
• Solution Scalability And Integration: Design scalable solutions across markets and ensure seamless integration with existing architectures.
• Documentation And Knowledge Sharing: Create comprehensive design decisions, specifications, and operating guidelines.
• Technology Evaluation And Innovation: Stay informed on emerging AI and cloud technologies and make adoption recommendations.
• Team Collaboration: Work with architects, developers, and stakeholders to deploy and support solutions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership & influencing

Collaboration across teams

Multilingual: English, French, Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

Shape the future of AI architecture! Lead the design and management of scalable, domain-specific solutions that align with enterprise standards. Collaborate across teams, innovate with emerging technologies, and drive strategic impact in a dynamic, global environment!

About The Job

Job purpose

The Solution Architect will report directly to the AI Solution Architecture Executive within the AXA GO Gen AI CoE. The primary responsibility is to lead the design, development, and management of a specific domain architecture solution aligned with AXA’s strategic AI initiatives. The Solution Architect will ensure that the domain solution adheres to enterprise standards, is scalable across markets, and effectively supports business objectives. Example of domains are Claims, Underwriting, Health claims.

Main missions

Your Responsibilities Include

Domain AI Asset architecture design:

Develop, maintain, and optimize the architecture of a designated AI domain solutions and shared assets, ensuring it meets functional, technical, and security requirements. Business AI assets use AXA AI technical and foundational assets.

Alignment With Enterprise Standards

Collaborate with the broader solution architecture team to align the domain solution with AXA’s architecture vision, standards, and best practices. Ensure compliance with AXA standards and help structuring Architecture Review board documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement

Work closely with entities architects, product owners, data teams, and technical leads to gather requirements, communicate solutions, and ensure stakeholder needs are met.

Solution Scalability And Integration

Design solutions that are scalable and adaptable across different markets and integrate seamlessly with existing and future architectures.

Documentation And Knowledge Sharing

Create clear and comprehensive documentation of the domain architecture, including design decisions, technical specifications, and operational guidelines.

Technology Evaluation And Innovation

Stay informed of emerging AI and cloud technologies relevant to the domain, providing recommendations for adoption and improvement.

Team Collaboration

Partner with other architects, developers, and stakeholders to facilitate solution deployment and ongoing support.

Expected Skills & Experience

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

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in solution or enterprise architecture, with a focus on AI, cloud, or a relevant domain.
• Proven experience in designing and managing domain-specific solutions within large organizations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, security, data governance, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, influence decision-making, and collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and scalable architecture patterns.
• Multilingual skills (English, French, Spanish) are a plus.

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.