Software Engineering, Specialist (Business Solutions)

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About the Role

To support the Application Manager in the implementation and execution of initiatives aligned with the TECH division’s strategy. This role involves managing the assigned solution area and its corresponding technology roadmap, while serving as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for key technology domains. The individual is responsible for delivering solutions that adhere to established design principles, with a strong emphasis on system attributes such as flexibility, scalability, and modularity.

Job Responsibilities :

Design

Accountable and responsible for a set of solution portfolio to ensure the design and architecture of solutions are scalable and performance optimized

Ensure business and functional requirements are translated to system solutions

Lead the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing information systems and software packages.

Act as the IT / technical lead in medium to major projects / initiatives that drives the business growth

Development

Develop software codes based on best practices and guidelines

Perform unit & SIT testing before deploy system for UAT test

Support and solve UAT issues

Execute 2nd level production and incident support through close interaction with 1st level support

IT Application Management

Execute the mid and short term strategic plan in alignment to the changing business environment

Ensure risk assessment process is supported by complete technical assessment

Ensure deployment adhere to a defined change and release management

Ensure support system availability through controls and monitors of system health

Manage and ensure initiatives / projects are delivered in within time, budget and scope

Ensure all SDLC documents in placed for all initiatives / projects

Ensure 2nd level incident resolution within defined service level

Manage and ensure initiatives / projects are delivered in within time, budget and scope

Ensure all SDLC documents in placed for all initiatives / projects

Ensure 2nd level incident resolution within defined service level

Job Requirements :

Degree in IT from an accredited institution.

1-5 years of experience in IT application development environment, with 3-5 years in supervisory experience on the supported IT domain. (

Sound experience in execution of IT projects with high level of expertise in system application and technology implementation delivery.

Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with middle management team, internal & external stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Domain proficiency in insurance business and its operations including distribution channels modus operandi is essential.

Able to work independently and highly self-motivated.

Able to work with peers and other stakeholders, a team player.

Technical skills required :

Core Competency Requirements

Strong knowledge in developing VB, DotNet application ( vb.net ) or Java.

Strong knowledge in developing store procedure.

Strong knowledge of relational database (SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle) and T-SQL.

Familiarity with architecture styles / APIs(Rest API).

Familiarity with Customer Communication Management tool or been involve in any project related to SMS, Email and Printing Solution.

Preferred Competency Requirements

Basic knowledge with Unix, Websphere Application Server.

Basic knowledge with Java, Java Servlet, Unix Shell Script, Window Batch Script, SFTP.

Basic knowledge of DevOps.

Experience to work in Azure Cloud environment.

Knowledge with Power Builder development would be added value.