Core Systems Software Engineer

Metlife Solutions Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a Core Systems Software Engineer to develop and maintain insurance business systems on mainframe platforms. You will work across Japan, Malaysia and India, modernizing development environments and processes to deliver stable operations and new product development.

The role involves design, development, testing, and operations, with emphasis on AI-assisted tooling, automated testing, and secure, compliant practices for regulated financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• 3+ years of software development, preferably in a mainframe environment.
• Experience with COBOL, JCL and DB2 is desirable.
• Experience integrating mainframe solutions with modern platforms.
• Experience in regulated financial industry is desirable.
• Familiarity with Agile development and AI-assisted tools.

Responsibilities

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality and automate testing.
• Identify AI-driven opportunities to accelerate modernization and efficiency.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications.
• Translate business requirements into system specifications.
• Improve batch and online processing performance and perform root cause analysis.
• Manage changes, release plans, and operational manuals.
• Evaluate modernization tech (tools, test automation, CI/CD).
• Ensure security and regulatory compliance in design and operations.

Skills

COBOL

JCL

DB2

VSAM

Agile

Problem-solving

Analytical

Collaboration

AI tooling

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

MetLife is seeking a Core Systems Software Engineer responsible for developing and maintaining insurance business systems built on mainframe platforms.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring stable operations of existing systems while driving new product development and modernization of development environments and processes.
You will be engaged in design, development, and operations based on business requirements and interacting closely with delivery teams across Japan, Malaysia and India. This is an opportunity to be involved in the modernization of critical platforms that will positively impact the lives of millions.

Key Responsibilities

Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, automate testing, accelerate documentation, and support troubleshooting activities

Identify and apply AI-driven opportunities to enhance modernization initiatives, knowledge discovery, system analysis, and operational efficiency

Design, develop, test, and maintain mainframe applications

Analyse and design to translate business requirements into system specifications

Improve performance of batch and online processing, handle incidents, and perform root cause analysis

Manage application changes, create release plans, and prepare operational manuals

Conduct technical evaluations and implementations for modernization initiatives (e.g., development support tools, test automation, CI/CD)

Ensure design and operations comply with security and regulatory requirements

Candidate Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Experience:

3+ years of software development experience with preference given to candidates with prior exposure to mainframe environment (COBOL, JCL, DB2, etc.)

Experience in integrating mainframe solutions with modern open standards platforms

Experience in system development within companies operating in the regulated financial industry space desirable

Skills:

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and collaboration skills

Expertise in mainframe technologies (COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2) desirable

Design and tuning of batch and online processing

Understanding and practical experience in Agile development preferred

Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve coding, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting productivity

Ability to evaluate and apply AI solutions for test automation, code analysis, knowledge discovery, and modernization support

Language:

Business-level Japanese optional