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