Senior Software Engineer (App Developer)

Great Eastern Life; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company based in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Java Developer) responsible for developing and maintaining Java applications. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience, preferably with knowledge of the LIFE insurance domain, and a strong understanding of object-oriented programming and RESTful web services. This is a permanent position that offers opportunities for growth in an inclusive and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years experience in application developer position.
• Preferably with LIFE insurance domain knowledge.
• Experience with Objective-C is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building and maintain Java applications.
• Provide expertise in the full software development lifecycle.
• Developing high-volume, low-latency applications.

Skills

Java

Object-oriented programming

RESTful web-services

Automation testing

Front-end development skills

Education

Recognized University degree in relevant discipline

Tertiary qualification in IT

LIFE insurance industry certification (eg. LOMA)

Tools

Apache

JBoss web server

Weblogic

Oracle

Spring

.NET Framework

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

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

Senior Software Engineer (App Developer)

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 insurer for over a century, we have built a long-lasting legacy of trust with our customers over many generations. At the foundation of this trust is Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement – from the way we treat every customer relationship with honesty and transparency, to our proactive approach of delivering the best possible solutions in both life and general insurance.

Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement is what guides us. It is what makes us do the right thing, take the lead, and choose ‘we’ over ‘me’. Our mission is to make life great for our customers because we understand what matters most to them, and we know how to help them protect it.

If you are looking to grow in an exciting career filled with opportunities and potential, we are seeking a professional to join our team as Senior Software Engineer (Java Developer).

The Role

• Responsible for building and maintain Java applications, include managing Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.
• Commitment to collaborative problem solving, translate business function/requirement into technical design and product quality are essential.
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Developing high-volume, low-latency applications and delivering high-availability and performance.
• Translate application design and use cases into functional applications.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable application coding.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and propose solutions to these problems.
• Prepare and produce releases of software components.
• Proficient in Java.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Familiar with various design and architectural patterns.
• Skill for writing reusable Java libraries.
• Knowledge of concurrency patterns in Java.
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Analyze and perform evaluation on defect raised by user to further advice.
• Provide support for SIT/UAT.
• Ability to work in fast paced, team-oriented environment with minimum direction and management oversight.
• Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions.
• Develop documentation as appropriate requirements.
• Good knowledge in front-end development skills and experience.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company
• Highlight any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practice.
• Other responsibilities entailed

The Person

• Recognized University degree in relevant discipline.
• Preferable tertiary qualification in IT and insurance industry certified (eg. LOMA).
• Minimum 5-8 years experience in application developer position.
• Preferably with LIFE insurance domain knowledge & exposure to packaged insurance products are highly desirable
• Experience with Objective-C is preferred.
• Experienced in RESTful web-service, automation testing and performance tuning will be an added advantage.
• Experience in major web, application & database servers & frameworks e.g. Apache, JBoss web server, Weblogic, Oracle, Spring, Microsoft IIS, .NET Framework & Microsoft SQL Server.
• Prior experience in mobile development is an added advantage.
• High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork
• Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes

Great Eastern Malaysia is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, and all qualified applicants shall receive a fair and equal consideration for employment.

Entity: Great Eastern Life Malaysia

Employment Type: Permanent

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.

About Great Eastern

Established in 1908, Great Eastern places customers at the heart of everything we do. Our legacy extends beyond our products and services to our culture, which is defined by our core values and how we work. As champions of Integrity, Initiative and Involvement, our core values act as a compass, guiding and inspiring us to embrace the behaviours associated with each value, upholding our promise to our customers - to continue doing our best for them in a sustainable manner.

We work collaboratively with our stakeholders to look for candidates who exhibit or have the potential to embrace our core values and associated behaviours, as these are the key traits that we expect from our employees as they develop their careers with us.

We embrace inclusivity, giving all employees an equal opportunity to shine and play their role in exploring possibilities to deliver innovative insurance solutions.

Since 2018, Great Eastern has been a signatory to the United Nations (UN) Principles of Sustainable Insurance. Our sustainability approach around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations play a key role in every business decision we make. We are committed to being a sustainability-driven company to achieve a low-carbon economy by managing the environmental footprint of our operations and incorporating ESG considerations in our investment portfolios; improving people’s lives by actively helping customers live healthier, better and longer; and drive responsible business practices through material ESG risk management.