We're looking for an experienced Salesforce Solution Architect to join our architecture and analysis function to help us make our goals a reality. This is a fantastic opportunity to work primarily on a greenfield programme working with enterprise architects, solution architects, product owners and engineers in agile delivery teams in the design and development of our new Salesforce‑centred insurance and customer platform. Our new strategic platform is built using SaaS and Cloud hosted PaaS components, with the following Salesforce cloud components at its core – Service, Sales, Health and Marketing cloud as well as Salesforce Industries products.
Responsibilities
* Defining, designing and communicating digital first solutions for our strategic customer platform
* Evaluating solution options, integration patterns and recommending the right one for a given situation ensuring compliance with company standards
* Promoting low‑code and out of the box usage of Salesforce components wherever appropriate
* Working within an agile program and teams, adhering to Scrum or Kanban principles
* Contributing to the architecture runway and target architecture
* Ensuring appropriate governance processes are adhered to
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the team and across the IT department, proactively assessing emerging technology/solutions for our business
* Working with security and data protection officers ensuring the solution is secure by design and compliant
Work Arrangements
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40 %) away from home, moving to three days a week (60 %) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally.
Equal Opportunities & Disability Statement
We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. Our selection process is fair and equitable, ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to join us. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics.
AXA UK are recognised as a Disability Confident Leader. We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long‑term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident ‘Offer of Interview’ scheme. This means a fair and proportionate number of candidates with long‑term health conditions or disabilities who meet the essential criteria of a job will be offered an interview.
* You’ll need to show you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the job advert or job description
* You don’t need to share the details of your long‑term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme
Screening & Conduct
As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre‑employment checks. Additionally, adherence to the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) Insurance Conduct Standards and the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Conduct Rules will be required.
Qualifications
* Proven experience and knowledge working with Salesforce as a solution architect or senior engineer/administrator with a desire, aptitude and ability to move into Solution Architecture
* Proven experience with Salesforce Health, Service or Sales Cloud including implementing Salesforce best practice
* Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and their potential to deliver business benefits
* Strong influencing and negotiation skills, managing effective stakeholder relationships
* Ability to translate business strategy into technical solutions and business requirements into technical design
* Experience of Salesforce Industries Health/Omnistudio/Vlocity is highly desirable
* Working knowledge integrating Salesforce with other applications via real‑time, batch, sync/async
* Salesforce certifications desirable, ideally a minimum of Platform Developer 1. Application Architect or System Architect would be preferred
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
Company Overview
AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth‑largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA Health supports members to put their health first, from individuals to huge corporates, with fast access to diagnosis and treatment when they need it.
At AXA we have a culture of trust, respect and care, where everyone belongs. We have an ambition to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for, as such we’re committed to supporting employee needs, providing meaningful career development, and celebrating differences. We all have a role to play in ensuring a working environment in which everyone, regardless of who they are, can reach their true potential.
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