MODULE LEAD - Insurance

Lead role. Role Overview We are looking for a hands-on LifeAsia Technical Lead to drive development and enhancement of Policy Administration Systems (PAS) . The role involves leading a small team of 34 LifeAsia developers while actively contributing to development on Smart/400 (AS400) . The ideal candidate should combine strong technical expertise with the ability to guide the team and ensure high-quality delivery. Takaful experience is preferred. Key Responsibilities Hands-on Development (Core Responsibility) Actively contribute to development and customization of LifeAsia-based PAS. Work on COBOL, CL, JCL, and DB2/Oracle within Smart/400 (AS400) environment. Develop and enhance modules across policy lifecycle ( Policy Admin System , New Business, Policy Servicing, Claims, Billing). Debug, optimize, and ensure performance of batch jobs and online processes. LifeAsia & PAS Development Drive development of Policy Administration System (PAS) using LifeAsia. Work closely on requirement analysis, technical design, and solution implementation. Ensure adherence to coding standards, design principles, and best practices. Team Leadership (34 Developers) Lead and mentor a small team of LifeAsia developers . Allocate tasks, review code, and ensure quality delivery. Provide technical guidance and resolve complex issues faced by the team. Smart/400 (AS400) Expertise Manage development activities on Smart/400 platform . Handle batch processing, job scheduling, and performance tuning. Ensure system stability and reliability in production environments. Collaboration & Delivery Collaborate with business stakeholders, BA teams, and other technical teams. Support sprint planning, estimation, and timely delivery of releases. Act as the primary technical point of contact for the module/team. Support & Maintenance Provide support for production issues and perform root cause analysis. Drive continuous improvements and system enhancements. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills (Must-Have) Strong hands-on experience in LifeAsia development . Expertise in Smart/400 (AS400 / IBM i) environment. Proficiency in COBOL, CL, JCL, DB2/Oracle . Strong understanding of Policy Administration Systems (PAS) and insurance lifecycle. Experience in development and customization of core insurance systems. Experience (Must-Have) Proven experience in PAS development (LifeAsia preferred) . Experience leading a small team (34 developers) . Hands-on involvement in end-to-end development lifecycle . Leadership & Collaboration Ability to lead by example with a hands-on approach . Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Good communication and stakeholder coordination skills. Domain Knowledge (Preferred) Experience in Takaful (Islamic insurance) domain. Understanding of Takaful models and processes. Good to Have Experience in system integration or API exposure. Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Exposure to modernization initiatives or cloud platforms. Experience Required 8-10+ years of overall IT experience. 7+ years of relevant LifeAsia development experience . 2-3 as Technical Lead Strong experience in Smart/400 / AS400 . Experience managing a small development team .