Lead, Data & API Platform — Azure ETL & Insights

AXA Hong Kong and Macau; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced Assistance Manager to lead data analysis and data engineering initiatives. You will manage data projects, build data assets, and derive actionable insights to support strategic decisions.

The role requires about 5 years of experience in data projects, ETL/ELT tooling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will design and maintain Azure-based pipelines and mentor junior staff in best practices.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tooling, Databricks, SQL, and stored procedures.
• Solid domain knowledge on Insurance
• Strong SQL tuning/optimization skills.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory and Databricks; familiarity with Azure SQL or SQL Managed Instance.
• Working knowledge of Azure DevOps (Repos, CI/CD pipelines).
• Understanding of data modeling and normalization.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Kanban).
• Vendor management: coordinating with external vendors, managing deliverables, and tracking SLAs; engaging vendors for data platform needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven projects that support business objectives.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines on Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure SQL / Azure SQL Managed Instance).
• Optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with data modelers to understand data structures, normalization, and data quality requirements.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies using Azure DevOps (Repos, pipelines, release management).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data pipelines; address data quality issues and incidents.
• Support the Data Tech Lead and internal AXA teams with technical discussions and development work.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on data analysis techniques and best practices.
• Coordinate with Group Office tech team and other local IT teams (architects, BAs, etc.) as needed.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and use collaboration tools (JIRA, Confluence, Kanban boards).

Skills

Data analysis

ETL/ELT tooling

SQL tuning

Azure Databricks

Azure SQL

Azure DevOps

Vendor management

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Azure SQL / Azure SQL Managed Instance

JIRA

Confluence

Kanban boards

Azure DevOps

Job description

AXA Hong Kong and Macau is seeking an experienced Assistance Manager to lead data analysis and data engineering initiatives. You will manage data projects, build data assets, and derive actionable insights to support strategic decisions.

The role requires about 5 years of experience in data projects, ETL/ELT tooling, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will design and maintain Azure-based pipelines and mentor junior staff in best practices.