Application Developer

Marsh; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Application Developer to join the Technology team. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least three days per week to support development for Japan and collaborate with business analysts and vendors.

You will design, code, test and document solutions to meet business needs, working with stakeholders and vendors. A bachelor’s degree and 3+ years' experience are required, with strong Express.js, Angular, Node.js and React skills; Japanese language

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Over 3 years of application development experience.
• Strong skills in Express.js, Angular, Node.js and React.
• Ability to interpret process models, requirements and business scenarios.
• Japanese language ability is required.

Responsibilities

• Codes, tests and debugs software programs and meets project plan goals.
• Designs and develops small technical modules independently.
• Repairs coding problems and supports clients.
• Documents technical solutions and supports releases.
• Collaborates with analysts and vendors to meet business needs.

Skills

Express.js

Angular

Node.js

React

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking a talented Application Developer to join our Technology team at Marsh. This role will be based in our Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

This role is part of our technology team supporting the development and delivery for Japan. You will collaborate closely with the business analyst and vendors to understand process requirements and system specifications, develop and implement the solutions.

We will count on you to:

• Codes, tests and debugs software programs and meets project plan goals under limited guidance from senior software developers.


• Works independently to design and develop small technical modules.


• Assists with repairing coding problems.


• Provides technical support to clients on existing problems escalated as appropriate.


• Provides support through help desk; monitors trends and results from technical support calls to advise senior team members on performance of existing systems.


• Acts as a technical resource for other analysts on the team.


• Works with team to develop project plans and communicate software development plans.


• Support testing and validation of product features to ensure they meet business needs.


• Develop technical documentation


• Partner with Business/IT to define and manage scope for each release.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.


• Proven experience fulfilling the role of an Application Developer within the insurance industry.


• Demonstrable experience across a range of projects, both technology and non-technology.


• Strong technical skills in Express.js, Angular, Node.js and React.


• Over 3 years of experience in application development.


• Ability to interpret process models, requirements, and business scenarios leading to development of the solution.


• Ability to build strong working relationships with all relevant stakeholders.


• Experience with Agentic AI: Good understanding of agentic development concepts, such as designing or utilizing autonomous AI agents to automate business workflows and data analysis.


• Ability to speak Japanese is a MUST.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with rapidly emerging requirements.


• Experience working on international projects, particularly related to Japan.


• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills to support cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.


• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.


• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.