We are seeking an experienced Core Application Technical Lead with strong expertise in Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems to lead the design, delivery, and enhancement of core insurance applications and related integrations.
The successful candidate will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for core applications, working closely with business stakeholders, product owners, delivery leads, and engineering teams to deliver technology solutions that support insurance product launches, customer acquisition, policy servicing, and digital transformation initiatives.
This role requires strong knowledge of Life Asia/Life400, insurance business processes, application integration, and technical solution design.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a technical SME for Core Policy Administration Systems, including Life Asia/Life400.
- Lead the development and delivery of engineering solutions supporting:
- Insurance product launches
- Post-launch product enhancements
- Customer acquisition initiatives
- Customer servicing solutions
- Middleware and system integration projects
- Partner with Business Product Owners and Technology Delivery Leads to understand requirements and define effective technical solutions.
- Design and recommend scalable solutions aligned with business objectives and technical standards.
- Lead assigned technical deliverables and ensure successful project execution within agreed timelines.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior IT team members.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, delivery teams, and business users to ensure effective communication and successful delivery.
- Support integrations between core applications and surrounding systems, including:
- Underwriting engines
- Workflow platforms
- Sales portals
- Front-end applications
- Mobile applications
- Middleware solutions
- Contribute to Policy Administration System architecture, design improvements, and technology best practices.
- Provide recommendations and solutions for technical challenges and application issues.
- Support release management, environment management, code versioning, and deployment activities.
- Identify opportunities for process automation and continuous improvement.
- Maintain awareness of insurance industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend suitable solutions.
Requirement:
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience in the Insurance or Financial Services industry.
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting Core Policy Administration Systems, especially Life Asia/Life400.
- Strong understanding of Life Insurance Policy Administration processes, features, and functionalities.
- Experience supporting insurance applications and surrounding platforms, including:
- Underwriting engines
- Workflow solutions
- Front-end and mobile applications
- Customer servicing platforms
- Experience with application integration and omnichannel solutions.
- Strong understanding of:
- Environment management
- Release management
- Code versioning practices
- Deployment methodologies
- Experience with middleware integration solutions (e.g., MuleSoft) is an advantage.
- Experience working in Agile/Iterative delivery environments.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- 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 collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong ownership and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to guide and mentor junior team members.
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