Data Engineer

Job Description

* Application Developer Data and Analytics Solution Delivery Center Gurgaon, HaryanaThe Data and Analytics Solution Delivery Center is a new and growing group inside of XL, responsible for implementing innovative predictive models and data mining. Data is vital to analytics. In order to ensure that we are achieving our potential under this discipline, we need to make certain our data has the right context, granularity, and quality.The Application Developer plays a critical role within the Data and Analytics SDC as this person is responsible for designing and implementing data structures to support current and future analytical projects within. We are looking for candidates that have experience working with data from a raw, unprocessed state and organizing it in an intuitive way. Building this data pipeline enables our partners to analyze data better and faster ultimately leading the organization in optimizing the decision-making process. DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include Candidates for this role should have experience developing data processes with source data in a variety of formats (structured / unstructured, databases, APIs) into a target state . This will involve building proper data pipelines to support initial exploration and real-time integration.
• Data development using appropriate tools and techniques to process data required for advanced analytics. A candidate would be expected to interact with Data Engineering Leads and Data Scientists to understand requirements and would be responsible for development of the solution
• Providing the right context of data required for a given analysis. This would require the candidate to work with data modelers/analysts to understand the business problems they are trying to solve and create data structures to feed into their analysis
• Build upon learnings of internal and external data to become more proactive. This includes thinking ahead of what modelers will anticipate with their data needs and designing structures that are intuitive to use
• Ensuring quality and understanding of analytical data. This would require hands on data experience to look into data issues and seek to resolution or acceptance. Create the appropriate amount of documentation, leverage standards and build upon them. Data should be reconciled and documented at various stages for integrity
• Participate in developing governance and rigor of data management practice within the Data and Analytics SDC . This will also include partnering with enterprise IT groups and involvement in enterprise data related functions
You will report to Data Manager/ Principal Data Engineer SHARE your talent We re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
• Demonstrated ability to work through data complexities which includes variety of sources, formats, and structures. Strong preference of experience in Insurance domain
• Ability to see through ambiguous concepts, breakdown complex problems into manageable components
• Detail orientated, proven ability to recognize patterns in data
• Demonstrated ability of incorporating data quality standards into data development
• Possesses natural curiosity. Seek to understand the world around you, question when appropriate
• Strong SQL Skills required
• 2-4 years development experience using data development (visual ETL or coded) / analysis tools (ex. SAS, SPSS, R, Microsoft SSIS/SSAS, Informatica, DataStage, AbInitio)
• Experience in .NET, Python, or Java development a plus
• Experience in web extraction, unstructured data, advanced text parsing, machine learning, NLP a plus
• Familiarity with developer support tools (TFS/GIT, Jenkins) a plus
• College Degree in MIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or equivalent
FIND your future AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.How By combining a strong and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.Learn more at axaxl.com Diversity & Inclusion We know that a diverse workforce and inclusive culture enable business growth and are critical to our success. That s why we have made a strategic commitment to attracting and retaining the most diverse workforce possible, while creating a strong, inclusive culture where everyone is welcome and can contribute and reach their highest potential.
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index 2017, 2018
• Signatory to the CEO Action for Diversity
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
• Twelve Colleague Resource Groups around the Globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
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Keyskills :
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