Senior Software Engineer (App Developer)

Great Eastern Life; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Java Developer) to build and maintain Java applications. The role involves collaborating on technical designs, managing the development lifecycle, and ensuring product quality. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 5-8 years of application development experience, preferably in the insurance domain.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of application development experience.
• Knowledge of life insurance domain desirable.
• Experience in mobile development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Java applications, manage development lifecycle.
• Collaborate on translating business requirements into technical designs.
• Prepare and release software components.

Skills

Java

Object-oriented programming

Concurrency

Automated testing

Performance tuning

Front-end development

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline

IT or insurance industry certifications

Tools

RESTful web services

Oracle

SQL Server

Apache

JBoss

Weblogic

Spring

Job description

Job Description - Senior Software Engineer (App Developer) (2200004B)

Job Number:

2200004B

Position: Senior Software Engineer (Java Developer)

Discover the GREAT in your career.

As a LIFE company, our customers are at the heart of all that we do. Being one of Asia’s leading insurers for over a century, we have built a long-lasting legacy of trust with our customers across generations. Our foundation is built on Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement, guiding us to treat every customer relationship with honesty and transparency, and to proactively deliver the best solutions in life and general insurance.

If you are seeking a dynamic career with growth opportunities, we invite you to join us as Senior Software Engineer (Java Developer).

The Role:

• Build and maintain Java applications, managing Java/Java EE development throughout the software lifecycle, from concept to testing.
• Collaborate on problem solving, translating business requirements into technical designs and ensuring product quality.
• Participate in all phases of development.
• Develop high-volume, low-latency applications with high availability and performance.
• Translate application designs and use cases into functional applications.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, proposing solutions.
• Prepare and release software components.
• Proficient in Java with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with concurrency, automated testing, and performance tuning.
• Support testing phases and evaluate defect reports.
• Develop documentation for requirements and solutions.
• Possess front-end development skills and stay updated on industry trends, including regulatory compliance and emerging threats.

The Person:

• University degree in a relevant discipline; IT or insurance industry certifications (e.g., LOMA) are a plus.
• 5-8 years of application development experience.
• Knowledge of life insurance domain and packaged insurance products is desirable.
• Experience with RESTful web services, automation testing, and performance tuning is advantageous.
• Familiar with web and application servers like Apache, JBoss, Weblogic, Oracle, Spring, and databases such as Oracle and SQL Server.
• Experience in mobile development is a plus.
• High integrity, accountability, proactive, and adaptable to change.

Great Eastern Malaysia is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration.

Entity: Great Eastern Life Malaysia

Employment Type: Permanent

Note to Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes sent without prior agreement will not be compensated.

About Great Eastern:

Founded in 1908, we prioritize customer-centric solutions, uphold core values of Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement, and are committed to sustainability and ESG principles, aiming for a low-carbon economy and responsible business practices.