Senior Software Engineer - Core Application (Life Insurance Systems)

We are seeking an experienced Core Application Technical Lead with strong expertise in Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems, particularly Life Asia/Life400, to lead the technical delivery and enhancement of core insurance applications.

The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for core applications, supporting product launches, system enhancements, customer servicing solutions, and integration initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise in COBOL/AS400 environments, insurance domain knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to deliver effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Core Policy Administration Systems and provide technical guidance for business initiatives.

Lead the delivery of engineering solutions for:

New insurance product launches

Post-launch enhancements

Customer acquisition solutions

Policy servicing improvements

Middleware and system integration initiatives

Design and implement technical solutions for core applications, including Life Asia/Life400, Customer Communication Management (CCM) solutions, underwriting engines, workflow systems, and digital platforms.

Collaborate with Business Product Owners, Technology Delivery Leads, and engineering teams to define technical designs and implementation approaches.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members.

Analyze business requirements and recommend practical, scalable, and effective solutions.

Lead assigned technical deliverables and ensure successful project execution within agreed timelines.

Support integration between core policy systems and surrounding applications, including:

Front-end applications

Mobile applications

Sales portals

Workflow platforms

Underwriting systems

Middleware solutions

Contribute to the overall Policy Administration System architecture, design standards, and best practices.

Ensure proper application support, release management, environment management, code versioning, and deployment practices.

Maintain awareness of insurance industry trends and recommend appropriate technology solutions to support business needs.

Collaborate effectively with business users, delivery teams, and technical stakeholders across the organization.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of experience in the Insurance or Financial Services industry.

Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience supporting Core Policy Administration Systems, especially Life Asia/Life400.

Strong programming experience in COBOL on AS/400 (iSeries) environments.

Deep understanding of Life Insurance Policy Administration System features and functionalities.

Experience supporting insurance product implementations, enhancements, and system integrations.

Strong knowledge of surrounding insurance applications, including:

Underwriting engines

Workflow solutions

Front-end and mobile applications

Customer servicing platforms

Experience with application integration and middleware solutions (e.g., MuleSoft) is an advantage.

Strong understanding of environment management, release management, code versioning, and deployment methodologies.

Experience working in Agile/Iterative delivery environments.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to lead technical discussions and communicate solutions effectively across business and technology teams.

Strong ownership, accountability, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Certifications

Agile certification

Cloud certification

CRM/CCM-related certifications

Other relevant technology or insurance certifications

Pay: Up to $4.00 per month

Work Location: In person