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On-site in Madrid·Added 1 month ago (last checked 31 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree






Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.
Skills
Nice to have
AXA Spain is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Madrid.
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Minimum 5 years in Java development, with experience in insurance sector projects.
- Microservices architectures.
- Java with Spring and Spring Boot.
- REST JSON services.
- Relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL) and non-relational databases (MongoDB).
- GenAI tools.
- APIs, interfaces, and batch processes.
- Cloud: Azure, AWS, OpenShift.
- Functional knowledge in lines: Motor, Health, Corporate, and Life.
Nice to have
- Valuable: SISnet, other languages (NodeJS, .NET, Python), middleware (AMQ, Kafka).
Education & certifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or similar.
Languages
- Intermediate-high English.
The role
Ensure the delivery of all projects related to the contracting and renewal of policies across AXA's various insurance lines, from the creation of new products and pricing to policy issuance. Define and collaborate on the implementation of product evolution following the established roadmap, integrating innovative technologies, especially AI, to improve development productivity and optimize runtime processes.
What you'll do
- Participate in the technical and functional analysis of business requirements, understanding the needs of the different insurance lines.
- Develop robust, scalable solutions aligned with the SISnet architecture, maintaining and evolving the insurance core modules (Issuance, Management).
- Perform unit testing, code reviews, and support the deployment of developed solutions.
- Document all developments and integrations clearly, facilitating their maintenance and future evolutions.
- Propose technical improvements and optimizations of existing processes, seeking efficiency and quality.
- Collaborate on preventive and corrective maintenance tasks for the systems, guaranteeing their availability.
- Manage API integrations, batch processes, and cloud solutions (Azure, AWS, OpenShift), ensuring interoperability.
- Participate in AI and GenAI projects to enhance innovative solutions in the insurance core.
Soft Skills
- Analytical skills and complex problem-solving.
- Clear communication with technical teams and business stakeholders.
- Adaptability to technological and requirement changes.
- Proactivity in proposing improvements and optimizations.
- Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
- Orientation towards results and quality.
Hiring process
Apply online
Talk with recruiter
With a recruiter
A first chat with your recruiter.
Interview
With hiring manager and key stakeholders
An interview with the hiring manager and other key stakeholders you will work with. Candidates typically meet two to four people for up to an hour each, depending on the role.
- AXA aims to reply within 2 weeks of receiving an application; this may be a system-generated email.
- Case studies, online tests or language tests can be required for some positions.
- The stated 8-12 weeks run from application to start date, not to offer.
About AXA Spain
AXA is a multinational insurance group headquartered in Paris, France, operating in the fields of property, casualty, life, savings, and health insurance. With over 90 million customers worldwide and a strong presence in Europe, AXA is one of the largest insurance brands globally. In Spain, AXA operates as AXA Spain, offering a wide range of insurance products and services, and is a significant player in the Spanish insurance market.
AXA Spain has its main offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a strong focus on digital transformation, data, and AI. The company is actively hiring for roles in technology, data science, cybersecurity, and business management, making it an attractive employer for international professionals. AXA offers a multicultural work environment, opportunities for career growth, and a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
- Industry
- Insurance
- Founded
- 1985
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
Good to know if you are moving
- AXA Spain offers roles in English and Spanish, with many technical positions open to international candidates.
- The company has a strong focus on digital transformation, with many roles in AI, data, and cybersecurity.
- AXA provides global mobility opportunities, allowing employees to work across different countries.
- Spain offices are located in Madrid and Barcelona, both major hubs for international professionals.
- AXA is committed to diversity and inclusion, with programs supporting international hires.
In their own words
About the company & team
AXA Spain is one of the most relevant Talent Centers for AXA, with more than 3,000 employees working on local and international projects.
We are proud to have been awarded various certifications such as Top Employer and Top LinkedIn Company, thanks to our environment of development, diversity, and inclusion.
We work for the progress of society by protecting what matters. We create sustainable long-term value while protecting our customers, our economy, our environment, and society.
Here, you will be able to grow professionally, work with flexibility, and be part of a team that drives change and innovation.
At AXA, we actively promote Diversity and Inclusion by offering equal opportunities. Possession of a disability certificate will be positively valued.
If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, we are waiting for you at AXA Spain!
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