At AIA we’ve started an exciting movement to create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

As pioneering innovators for over 100 years, we’re now transforming our organisation to be faster, simpler and more connected. Because we want to be even better equipped to develop digital solutions and experiences that help more people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

To get there, we need people with tech/digital/analytics expertise and passion to help develop positive, sustainable change through digitally enhanced experiences that will impact the lives of millions of people and create a healthier future for everyone.

If you believe in developing a better tomorrow, read on. 

About the Role

To assist the Application Manager in implementation and execution of all initiatives according to the IT division strategy, manages the solution area under him/her and the roadmap for the technology platform or the end solutions supported and acts as the SME for key technology areas. To implement solution according to design philosophies emphasizing on system attributes such as flexibility and modularity.

Responsibilities:

Design

Accountable and responsible for a set of solution portfolio to ensure the design and architecture of solutions are scalable and performance optimizedEnsure business and functional requirements are translated to system solutionsLead 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 guidelinesPerform unit & SIT testing before deploy system for UAT testSupport and solve UAT issuesExecute 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 environmentEnsure risk assessment process is supported by complete technical assessmentEnsure deployment adhere to a defined change and release managementEnsure support system availability through controls and monitors of system healthManage and ensure initiatives/projects are delivered in within time, budget and scopeEnsure all SDLC documents in placed for all initiatives/projectsEnsure 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

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 (Application solutioning on design and development – digital IT systems) 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 essentialAble to work independently and highly self-motivatedAble to work with peers and other stakeholders, a team player 

Technical skills required:

Core Competency RequirementsStrong knowledge in developing VB, DotNet application ( vb.net ) or JavaStrong knowledge in developing store procedure.Strong knowledge of relational database (SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle) and T-SQLFamiliarity 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 RequirementsBasic knowledge with Unix, Websphere Application Server.Basic knowledge with Java, Java Servlet, Unix Shell Script, Window Batch Script, SFTPBasic knowledge of DevOpsExperience to work in Azure Cloud environment.Knowledge with Power Builder development would be added value.

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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