AI DEVELOPER

New Era Technology; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Manager – GenAI Developer. In this role, you will lead a team dedicated to developing innovative AI solutions and work closely with stakeholders to drive projects forward. Candidates should possess a strong background in Generative AI, software development, and teamwork. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Continuous training

Competitive benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of full-stack software development experience.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing GenAI solutions at the enterprise level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of GenAI developers across projects.
• Partner with stakeholders to define strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the end-to-end development of GenAI applications.

Skills

Generative AI

Frontend technologies (React, Angular)

AWS

Azure

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Infrastructure-as-Code tools

Job description

Join New Era Technology, where People Firstis at the heart of everything we do. With a global team of over 4,500 professionals, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to grow. Our mission is to securely connect people, places, and information with end-to-end technology solutions at scale.

At New Era, you’ll join a team-oriented culture that prioritizes your personal and professional development. Work alongside industry-certified experts, access continuous training, and enjoy competitive benefits. Driven by values like Community, Integrity, Agility, and Commitment, we nurture our people to deliver exceptional customer service.

If you want to make an impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, New Era is the place for you. Apply today and help us shape the future of work—together.

About the Role

FWD Group's Digital Platform is at the forefront of leveraging next-generation technologies to shape the future of insurance across Asia. As a key partner in this journey, Aptude is hiring a Senior Manager – GenAI Developer to be deployed at our client location in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

In this strategic leadership role, you will lead GenAI development initiatives and manage a talented team focused on delivering innovative AI-powered solutions across domains like Customer, Distribution, and Operations. This role is ideal for tech leaders who are passionate about Generative AI, thrive in collaborative environments, and seek to drive meaningful change using cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of GenAI developers across projects and geographies.

Partner with technology and product stakeholders to define GenAI strategies aligned with business goals.

Champion the adoption of emerging technologies such as LLMs, RAG frameworks, and multimodal AI across initiatives.

Development & Delivery

Oversee end-to-end development of GenAI applications—from design to deployment—ensuring scalability, performance, and reusability.

Translate business needs into robust technical specifications and high-quality code artifacts.

Drive the implementation of automation pipelines to ensure scalable enterprise GenAI deployments.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with Product Owners, Design Teams, Business Units, and IT to deliver impactful, user-centric solutions.

Foster effective cross-functional communication between project managers, finance, customer service, and external vendors.

Innovation & Technical Excellence

Stay current with the latest trends in AI/ML and GenAI, proactively exploring new tools and frameworks.

Contribute to architectural discussions and establish technical best practices across teams.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

Ensure strict adherence to QA standards, security, and coding best practices.

Monitor KPIs to track project health and business impact.

Document lessons learned and implement continuous improvement frameworks.

Key Performance Indicators

Timely and quality delivery of GenAI projects.

Relevance and business impact of GenAI technologies adopted.

Team productivity and collaboration effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5–8 years of full-stack software development experience.

Proven track record of successfully implementing GenAI solutions at the enterprise level.

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in Generative AI, LLMs, and related AI/ML technologies.

Hands-on experience with frontend technologies (React, Angular, etc.).

Working knowledge of AWS, Azure, IAM, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.

Familiarity with containerization, orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), and service mesh.

Exposure to mobile technologies (Android, iOS – Swift/Objective-C) is a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Collaborative, proactive, and adaptable leadership style.

Passion for continuous learning and staying at the cutting edge of technology.

Why Join Us?

Be a part of an innovation-driven environment working on industry-leading GenAI initiatives.

Collaborate with a global team of experts shaping the digital insurance landscape.

Competitive compensation and a long-term career opportunity with Aptude, a trusted partner of leading enterprises.

Apply now to be part of a high-impact journey transforming digital platforms through Generative AI.

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