Lead Analyst — Backend, Security & Automation

AIA Digital+; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Digital+ is the technology, digital and analytics hub joining AIA Group. We seek a software engineer with 3–5 years of backend development experience using .NET Core and/or Node.js, plus frontend skills with React.

Strong MSSQL, RESTful APIs, and microservices are required. You will work with CI/CD, version control, and secure design practices to deliver high-quality AIAS enhancements and maintain system stability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in .NET Core and/or Node.js.
• Frontend development with React.
• Strong MSSQL Server database knowledge, performance tuning.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Version control and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket).
• Experience with unit tests (Jest, xUnit) is a plus.
• Knowledge of ORM frameworks (EF, Hibernate, Dapper).
• Ability to work independently and follow secure design practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver backend and frontend enhancements within scope, timeline and budget.
• Provide production support by resolving incidents and ensuring system stability (≥99.94%).
• Maintain code quality through testing, reviews, and best practices.
• Manage security and compliance by remediating vulnerabilities and audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, test coverage, and reducing tech debt.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support delivery and operational outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with corporate responsibilities and security-by-design principles.
• Proactively adopt engineering best practices and maintain documentation.

Skills

Backend development

NET Core

Node.js

React

SQL MSSQL

RESTful APIs

Microservices

CI/CD

Git/GitLab/Bitbucket

Unit tests

Shell scripting

ORM frameworks

Education

Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Entity Framework

Hibernate

Dapper

Job description

AIA Digital+ is the technology, digital and analytics hub joining AIA Group. We seek a software engineer with 3–5 years of backend development experience using .NET Core and/or Node.js, plus frontend skills with React.

Strong MSSQL, RESTful APIs, and microservices are required. You will work with CI/CD, version control, and secure design practices to deliver high-quality AIAS enhancements and maintain system stability.