The Software Developer junior role is responsible for the development, integration, and maintenance of applications supporting local entities, working closely with local application teams and participating in a Hybrid Squad to deliver new releases in Agile sprints. Acting as the technical support for assigned applications, the developer ensures ongoing stability, performance, and security, and maintains alignment with AXA/AXA Partners architecture, security, and coding standards. The role involves learning and executing assigned tasks, learning best practices, collaborating with team members, and gradually taking responsibility for small parts of projects, while collaborating with regional and local stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant, and high-quality solutions. What you’ll be doing: Application Design & Development Design, develop, and implement software applications based on business requirements from INORCEE local entities. Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following agreed coding standards, patterns, and best practices. Build and maintain integrations (APIs, services, messaging) with internal systems and, where applicable, global assets (e.g., NEO, Guidewire, eCare). Contribute to solution design, estimations, and technical feasibility assessments. Quality, Testing & Code Review Conduct unit and integration testing; debug and resolve defects to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability. Participate in peer code reviews and learn from feedback to uphold code quality and security standards. Monitor and improve application performance, scalability, and resilience. Agile Delivery (Hybrid Squad) Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives). Collaborate with analysts, testers, and product owners to refine user stories, define acceptance criteria, and plan sprint deliveries. Deliver incremental value each sprint and contribute to continuous improvement of team practices. Ownership, Operations & Support Act as the IT support for assigned applications, overseeing their lifecycle, performance, and support. Maintain and update existing applications to improve performance, security, and usability. Provide Level 2 support for incidents and problems; implement fixes and preventive actions to improve stability and user experience. Security & Compliance Ensure application security by applying secure coding practices, dependency management, vulnerability remediation, and secrets management. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, AXA/AXA Partners architecture and security standards, and applicable regulations (e.g., GDPR). Documentation & Knowledge Sharing Document technical specifications, architectural decisions, and code for future reference and knowledge sharing. Maintain runbooks, deployment guides, and operational procedures to support handovers and continuity. DevOps, CI/CD & Release Support deployment and integration activities in collaboration with DevOps teams. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release processes to improve delivery flow and quality. Assist with environment configuration and troubleshooting across development, test, and production. Collaboration & Communication Collaborate with cross-functional teams including analysts, testers, product owners, local application teams, and regional stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. Cooperate and communicate with other AXA Partners departments in line with company policies and ways of working. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends; propose and implement improvements where relevant. Identify technical debt and drive refactoring or modernization initiatives to enhance maintainability and scalability. Champion best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps to improve team effectiveness and product quality What you’ll bring: 1+ years of experience on Software Developer role Knowledge in programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript, or others relevant to the role. Understanding software development frameworks and libraries (e.g., .NET, React, Next.js, Blazor as a plus). Knowledge of Azure services (App Services, Functions, Storage, SQL) Experience with DevOps tools and practices (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines) Experience with AI-assisted development Understanding software design and architecture principles. Knowledge of databases and SQL for data storage and retrieval. Familiarity with version control systems like Git. Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code. Knowledge of software testing and debugging techniques. Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services. Basic understanding of security best practices. Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements. Fluent English both written and oral is a must. Effective communication, facilitation and collaboration skills High level of responsibility and accountability Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proactive attitude and self-motivation Problem-solving and analytical thinking Openness to continuous learning and skill development Customer-oriented approach and understanding of user needs What we offer: At AXA Partners, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive: 25 days of vacation Meal vouchers worth 150 CZK from day one Home office 2 days per week (after training), including full equipment (laptop, monitor, docking station, etc.) Smart working allowance (750 CZK/month) MultiSport or Flexi Pass (500 CZK/month contribution) Telemedicine – 24/7 online medical support for you and up to five family members Pension contribution (1,000 CZK/month) Fully covered life insurance Free European travel insurance, including coverage for extreme sports and roadside assistance Development programs and courses, including access to LinkedIn Learning A friendly team of colleagues Office refreshments To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, please send an email to AXA Partners Global HR Response - globalhr@partners.axa #LI Who we are: We’re AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection – with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive – offering solutions and services that make sure we’re always at people’s side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we’re always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters. Join a company that helps protect the forests! 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