Senior Software Engineer

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a dedicated Lead Software Engineer to support the Group Insurance Policy Administration system. The role involves collaborating with business analysts, managing software configurations, and delivering high-quality solutions. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 3 years' experience in software engineering, specifically with AS400 programming. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of software engineering experience in complex systems.
• Proven hands-on experience with the GroupAsia platform in a support or development role.
• Experience with batch job automation tools, particularly ROBOT.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of the Group Insurance Policy Administration system.
• Collaborate with analysts to assess requirements and develop specifications.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Skills

AS400 Smart/COBOL programming

SMART/400

COBOL/400

CL/400

MQ integration

WebAPI integration

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and results-oriented Lead Software Engineer to support the development and maintenance of the Group Insurance Policy Administration system, with a primary focus on the GroupAsia. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the stability, scalability, and continuous enhancement of our core group insurance administration systems.

Develop and maintain of the Group Insurance Policy Administration system, with a focus on the GroupAsia platform.

Collaborate with Business Analysts to analyze requirements, assess feasibility, and develop robust design specifications within time and cost constraints.

Manage software configuration items (e.g., documentation, source code) and ensure traceability from development through to production.

Deliver high-quality solutions within agreed SLAs and schedules, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, software quality, and security best practices.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and business requirements, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.

Maintain comprehensive documentation and provide technical guidance and support for production issues.

We are looking for people who

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of software engineering experience, complex systems using AS400 Smart/COBOL programming.

Proven hands-on experience with the GroupAsia in a support or development capacity.

Proficiency in SMART/400, COBOL/400, CL/400, AS400/Query, and batch job automation tools such as ROBOT.

Experience with integration and coding related to MQ and WebAPI.

Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Resourceful, proactive, and adaptable to change.

How you succeed

Champion and embody our Core Values in everyday tasks and interactions.

Demonstrate high level of integrity and accountability.

Take initiative to drive improvements and embrace change.

Take accountability of business and regulatory compliance risks, implementing measures to mitigate them effectively.

Keep abreast with industry trends, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats and technologies to understand and highlight potential concerns/ risks to safeguard our company proactively.

Who we are

Founded in 1908, Great Eastern is a well-established market leader and trusted brand in Singapore and Malaysia. With over S$100 billion in assets and more than 16 million policyholders, including 12.5 million from government schemes, it provides insurance solutions to customers through three successful distribution channels – a tied agency force, bancassurance, and financial advisory firm Great Eastern Financial Advisers. The Group also operates in Indonesia and Brunei.

The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company Limited and Great Eastern General Insurance Limited have been assigned the financial strength and counterparty credit ratings of "AA-" by S&P Global Ratings since 2010, one of the highest among Asian life insurance companies. Great Eastern's asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors Limited, is one of the leading asset management companies in Southeast Asia.

Great Eastern is a subsidiary of OCBC, the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932. It is the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

To all recruitment agencies:

Great Eastern does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our email or our employees. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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