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Job Responsibilities : Lead end-to-end development of LifeAsia / Group Asia modules using COBOL and mainframe technologies.Works with business users on translating their use cases into business and technical requirements and ensure the requirements are clear, complete and correct.Understand, write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable COBOL, JCL, VSAM/DB2 programs.Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices.Ensure unit testing and system integration testing support.Implementation of the requirements as per the agreed scope, schedule and quality as multi-tier web solutions.Guides the Engineering team technically that includes modern technologies and imbibe the culture of good security, coding standards, architecture patterns and artefacts creation.Ensures that the deliverables from the team are reviewed on a continuous basis, follow the best practices and adheres to the standards & guidelines.Deliverables include Design, Developed Code, Functional & Non-functional Testing, pipeline, Deployments and Project documentation.Leverages the best fit technologies, Tools and process to implement the business requirements.Anticipating the technology risks and ensuring to have the contingency plans in place, suggesting improvements to the existing landscape.Works collaboratively with other Technology teams that take care of Infrastructure, Applications and Data, to ensure we work towards a common goal to meet customers and Business satisfaction.Architecture & solution design ownership, Team leadership / mentoring.Stakeholder management, Delivery accountability, Governance & decision-making. Preferred Credentials : Work Experience : Experience in Insurance Domain IT systems, process is key.Strong hands-on expertise in COBOL, JCL, VSAM, DB2, Mainframe development environments.Extensive experience with LifeAsia or Group Asia (mandatory).Knowledge of Batch scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M), Debugging and performance tuning.Exposure to API development / integration (REST, MQ, file interfaces).Modernization initiatives (wrapping COBOL services), Familiarity with version control tools (Git, SVN), Basic knowledge of DevOps.Deep understanding of Life Insurance policy lifecycle, Product configuration and Claims processing workflows, Experience working with group insurance schemes (for Group Asia). Qualifications : Graduation / Postgraduation (Engineering, IT, CS) Tier 1 Preferred. Competencies : Strong command over COBOL, JCL, DB2, VSAM.Ability to design and develop complex batch and online programs.Expertise in performance tuning and debugging.Deep understanding of Policy lifecycle, Claims and billing processes, Product configuration (especially in LifeAsia / Group Asia).Ability to translate business rules into system logic.Ability to break down complex requirements into modular, scalable solutions.Expertise in handling legacy system constraints and dependencies.Adherence to coding standards, code review practices.Focus on reusability, maintainability, and low-defect delivery.Experience in unit testing and supporting SIT/UAT cycles.Guide developers on design, coding, and best practices. Key Performance Indicators : Qualitative : The ability to precisely translate business requirements into technical design & solution.Life insurance and group insurance processes knowledge.Understanding of all procedural and technical aspects of the Engineering Team Value Delivery.Alignment to the agreed scope, cost, schedule and quality.Working knowledge of Agile and DevOps.Effectiveness of the Modernization projects. Quantitative : Timeliness in project delivery.Excellent quality deliverables.Responsible to align to the budget.Maintain regular reviews with the stakeholders.Ensuring Cost optimizations.TAT adherence to queries and issue closure.TAT for Project Estimations.TAT for UAT closures. Job Responsibilities : Lead end-to-end development of LifeAsia / Group Asia modules using COBOL and mainframe technologies.Works with business users on translating their use cases into business and technical requirements and ensure the requirements are clear, complete and correct.Understand, write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable COBOL, JCL, VSAM/DB2 programs.Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices.Ensure unit testing and system integration testing support.Implementation of the requirements as per the agreed scope, schedule and quality as multi-tier web solutions.Guides the Engineering team technically that includes modern technologies and imbibe the culture of good security, coding standards, architecture patterns and artefacts creation.Ensures that the deliverables from the team are reviewed on a continuous basis, follow the best practices and adheres to the standards & guidelines.Deliverables include Design, Developed Code, Functional & Non-functional Testing, pipeline, Deployments and Project documentation.Leverages the best fit technologies, Tools and process to implement the business
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