JavaScript & API Senior Developer, APAC

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a skilled software developer to contribute to their new digital insurance platform. Candidates should have deep technical expertise in Node.JS and/or Nest.JS, along with experience in microservices and PostgreSQL. The role includes developing reusable components and ensuring integration with back-end services. The company values diversity and offers a culture of continuous improvement and support.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of business requirements.
• Experience in Financial Services or Insurance is highly regarded.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes in AWS.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements to build the web application.
• Develop microservices and integrate with back-end services.
• Perform unit and integration testing in multiple environments.

Skills

Microservices experience in Node.JS and/or Nest.JS

PostgreSQL

Redis

Problem solving

Writing secure and maintainable code

Experience with MVC design patterns

Passion for new technologies

Tools

JEST

JIRA

GitHub

SonarQube

Job description

Overview

Be part of a team building a new end-to-end Zurich Edge digital insurance platform to enable new distribution models. Insurance offerings on this platform will be specifically designed for high levels of automation and straight through processing across the full insurance value chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Have a deep understanding of business requirements, and how to best build the web application
• Microservices: strong knowledge in Node.JS and/or Nest.JS, PostgeSQL, Redis
• Unit testing (JEST), integration testing and deployments in various environments
• Interface with other teams for technical details to integrate the web with back-end services
• Build & unit test reusable components and functions
• Familiar with, or carry out, CI/CD processes in AWS (e.g. configuration management, daily automated build, unit testing, etc.)
• Occasional travel may be required

Your skills and experience

• Microservices: experience in Node.JS and/or Nest.JS, Postgresql and Redis
• Prior experience in Financial Services or Insurance highly regarded
• Experience with JEST, JIRA, GitHub, SonarQube is a plus

Skills

• Problem solving
• Writing secure, reusable and maintainable code
• Experience with MVC and other design patterns
• Passion for new and emerging technologies, and the ability to investigate these in-depth
• Ability to understand business requirements in detail

Diversity, Inclusion & Culture

Zurich is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work and reflect the diverse mix of customers we serve. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives create an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics. We accept applications from everyone regardless of background, beliefs, or culture.

We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. Zurich supports employees in volunteering, charitable and community activity.

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich. We’re proud to have earned Great Place To Work Certification. Our company culture is our top priority! #GPTWcertified

Let’s continue to grow together!