Principal Engineer

Chubb; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Principal Engineer to drive engineering excellence and lead development squads. The role involves solution design, hands-on coding, and effective stakeholder management, requiring strong leadership and technical skills, especially in Java and Angular.

Qualifications

• Experience with Java backend and API development including Spring Boot.
• Experience in front end development specifically Angular.
• Desire to lead engineering teams and drive delivery.

Responsibilities

• Leading engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring Tech Leads.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams for innovative solutions.

Skills

Java backend development

API development

Angular

Agile delivery processes

Technical leadership

Creative problem-solving

Strong communication

Job description

The purpose of this role is to lead engineering excellence in delivery for Digital Commercial squads. As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for leading delivery for 2 squads of developers and testers, setting a high bar for engineering excellence and delivery.

This role will involve solution design for new features, and hands-on coding to do POCs or reference implementations or assist teams with engineering challenges if required. You will work closely with business stakeholders and global and regional technology teams to understand business priorities, architecture standards and security policies.

For delivery, effective management of competing priorities across geographically dispersed teams, creative problem-solving, resourcefulness, and superior communication skills are crucial to overcome challenges and manage key delivery risks while keeping stakeholders informed of progress.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship/coaching to Tech Leads and Senior Developers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and operations, to develop innovative solutions.
• Conduct research and stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and provide solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Ensure compliance with security and compliance standards.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

• Experience with Java backend and API development, including Spring Boot framework.
• Experience with front end development, specifically Angular.
• Knowledge of Agile delivery processes.
• Experience working closely with and influencing business stakeholders.
• Experience in solution design is required.
• Experiencing leading engineering teams and driving delivery is required.

Desireable

• Insurance industry or Financial Services industry experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Systems and business architecture knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to take minimal direction and work independently with high precision/quality of output.
• Experience working with teams across multiple countries.