Hybrid Application Developer – KL/Japan (Express/Angular/Node/React)

Marsh Agency; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Application Developer to join its Technology team. This hybrid role requires at least three days in the office weekly and supports Japan-focused projects with collaboration with analysts and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in application development, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in Express.js, Angular, Node.js and React, plus fluent Japanese. Insurance industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Express.js

Angular

Node.js

React

Japanese language

Insurance industry experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Marsh Agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Application Developer to join its Technology team. This hybrid role requires at least three days in the office weekly and supports Japan-focused projects with collaboration with analysts and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in application development, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in Express.js, Angular, Node.js and React, plus fluent Japanese. Insurance industry experience is a plus.