Position Title: SMART/400 & COBOL/400 Systems Developer
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Industry: Insurance
Key Objective
We are seeking a Systems Developer to produce scalable software solutions and join a cross-functional team responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Smart/400 and Cobol/400 development with a solid understanding of insurance workflows, processes, and products.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and objectives.
- Write clean, maintainable code following coding standards and best practices.
- Perform unit testing and debugging of SMART programs.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to established coding standards.
- Contribute to technical documentation, including system design, specifications, and user guides.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects or issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and testers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Oversee change management and change control reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory (BNM) and audit requirements.
- Ensure the quality, performance, and security of the product.
Job Description & Experience
- Domain Knowledge: Knowledge of general insurance business with working knowledge of Policy/Asia, integration, and the software development lifecycle.
- Regulatory: Experience with insurance industry practices/regulations and liaising with regulators and auditors.
- Technical Tools: Familiarity with WRKQRY, Query/400, SQL/400, SQL, and BI tools.
- Documentation: Experience in preparing test case documents and Unit test plans.
- Soft Skills: Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Core Competencies: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, along with job planning and organization skills.
Qualifications
- A recognised degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
- Overall 3+ years of experience in system development using SMART/400 across various modules within the Policy/Asia ecosystem.