Head of Technology

PolicyStreet

  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
  • Apply easily
ABOUT USPolicyStreet is a leading InsurTech group, specialising in innovative digital insurance solutions for businesses and consumers in Southeast Asia and Australia. With a network of over 40 providers, we offer a comprehensive range of products, including embedded insurance, customised employee benefits, financial advisory, and digital solutions – making insurance straightforward, for everyone. Through our regional group of companies, we serve more than 5 million customers with over US$ 4 billion in sum insured.RequirementsWHAT YOU’LL DO
  • Demonstrate strong leadership in terms of problem solving, navigating ambiguity, and driving a team towards success in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
  • Provide sound judgement, even in times of pressure, by using data-driven insights and analytical skills.
  • Lead the decision-making process related to technology functions in support of business requirements, as well as in closing any gaps.
  • Define how code should be written, inject discipline in areas such as QA, coding ethics, and prioritise reusability - ensuring that work produced by the Technology team not only meets the brief, but also considers the ecosystem of our business functions.
  • Develop a solid foundation (strengthen the team of the 0 to 1 core technology assets) while building our next growth initiatives (to scale from 1 to 100) as the company progresses.
  • Partner with the Co-founders and other C-suite/HoDs to define the tech vision and roadmap in addressing our customers’ needs, as well as in optimising ROI.
  • Foster extreme ownership, inclusiveness, pragmatism, and urgency in the team.
  • Identify and evaluate the latest technologies, assessing their potential for strategic advantage and business impact.
  • Roll up your sleeves when needed to jump in and lead people directly, through challenges.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU
  • 3+ years of experience in senior management.
  • Must have experience leading a technology department.
  • Strong in both business and technical knowledge, with a good understanding of overall Technology Operations and Management.
  • Preferred skills in c#, Angular, Java and Typescript programming languages.
  • The ability to articulate and lead tech-related communications with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Extensive knowledge of software development methodologies and infrastructure management.
  • Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate business objectives into effective technology strategies, which are grounded in data.
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing technology teams.
  • Experience in the insurance industry is a plus.
BenefitsPERKS YOU’LL GET TO ENJOY WHILE WORKING HERE!
  • Medical and Life insurance.
  • A wide range of health benefits - including optical, dental, and physiotherapy.
  • Teamwork with our Co-founders and senior management team – enabling us to shape a business that prioritises innovation and positive impact to customers, as well as to build a successful workforce grounded in strong performance.
  • Collaboration with an energetic team, that makes the work and learning a lot more fulfilling and fun!
  • We also have a laptop subsidy and access to various tools to help us do our best work, productively.
Join Our Team in Shaping the Future of InsuranceAs a homegrown startup that seeks to innovate how we use and think of insurance, we value teammates who think big, challenge the old ways, and take extreme ownership.In PolicyStreet, we aim to do better, to serve people better. We are committed to pushing boundaries of innovation and to develop Purposeful and Simple insurance solutions for businesses and consumers, narrowing the protection gap and improving financial inclusivity in the region.If you are driven to make change, keen to be at the forefront of insurance innovation, and grow with a team of talented and motivated people, we’d be just as excited to get to know you too!Find out more about us via our website at .At PolicyStreet, we uphold the principles of equal opportunity and embrace diversity. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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