Assistant Manager, Group Digital Platform Delivery

FWD Group

  • Malaysia
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
About FWD GroupFWD Group is a pan-Asian life and health insurance business that serves approximately 30 million customers across 10 markets, including BRI Life in Indonesia. FWD’s customer-led and digitally enabled approach aims to deliver innovative propositions, easy-to-understand products and a simpler insurance experience. Established in 2013, the company operates in some of the fastest-growing insurance markets in the world with a vision of changing the way people feel about insurance.For more information, please visitFWD Technology and Innovation Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., known as FWD TIM, was established in late 2019. Strategically located in Kuala Lumpur, FWD TIM serves as a pivotal shared service location within FWD Group, providing services to multiple markets across the Group. FWD TIM houses a diverse and talented workforce focused on essential business and technology services such as information security, cloud operations, IT solutions delivery, digital and data, actuarial, finance, investments, and customer service, among many others. FWD TIM is dedicated to drive and deliver operational excellence and efficiency, foster innovation and ensure regulatory compliance across all business functions as well as maintain a competitive edge in the market.PURPOSEFWD's GenAI and Digital Platforms team leverages emerging technologies to support our digital strategy across all FWD markets. As part of this team, the Assistant Manager will contribute to the development and implementation of Generative AI features that enhance product and service experiences. This role is suited for a hands-on, technically skilled individual with a strong interest in Generative AI and a passion for improving how people engage with insurance.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESAssist in the development of GenAI-enabled applications and services across mobile and web platforms.Implement user interface components and back-end services under guidance from senior developers or leads.Support integration of APIs, server-side logic, and database connectivity to enable core GenAI functionality.Support senior developers or leads in collaborating with product owners and UX/UI designers to translate requirements into functioning features.Contribute towards technical specification reviews and documentation of development tasks.Support defined project objectives by writing, testing and debugging application code.Contribute to application testing and deployment processes along defined scope in collaboration with QA and DevOps teams.Stay informed of GenAI trends and emerging tools such as LLMs and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to support experimentation and prototyping.Participate in sprint planning, standups, and code reviews as part of an agile development team.Support data-driven decision making by implementing tracking and analytics based on defined tagging schemas.Assist in building automation and development pipelines for improved efficiency and scalability.Coordinate with peers across different project teams or countries on assigned deliverables.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSQuality and timeliness of contributions to GenAI application components and modulesDemonstrated understanding and practical application of GenAI concepts, tools, and frameworksCompletion of assigned tasks and features according to scope, schedule, and quality standardsCode quality, maintainability, and adherence to defined development guidelines and best practicesEffective collaboration with product, design, and development teams to support successful project implementationAccuracy and clarity of technical documentation for assigned components and deliverablesResponsiveness to feedback and proactive effort in learning and improving technical capabilitiesConsistent contribution to team delivery across countries and alignment with shared development patternsDeliveryContribute to the development of high-quality, reusable code in alignment with Group architecture, security, and coding standardsDeliver assigned application features or components with attention to performance, reliability, and maintainabilityFollow established development and deployment processes to ensure consistency and quality across projectsActively participate in code reviews and testing activities to support overall team delivery standardsEnsure proper documentation and version control for all deliverablesRelationshipsCollaborate with internal development teams, product owners, and UX/UI designers to support GenAI feature implementationCommunicate proactively with business users (e.g. Product, Operations, Customer Service) to clarify functional requirements and technical considerationsAlign task progress and priorities with project managers and team leads through regular updatesWork jointly with QA, DevOps, and IT infrastructure teams to ensure stable development, testing, and deployment workflowsAssist in coordinating with external vendors or partners as assigned, under guidance from senior team membersSystems and ControlsAdhere to QA standards and make recommendations (e.g. process improvements).Document and implement lessons learned.Implement appropriate measurements and metrics for management reporting.DECISION MAKINGMake sound technical decisions within the scope of assigned tasks, aligned with established architecture and development standardsEscalate complex design or architectural considerations to senior team members for guidancePrioritize and manage individual workload effectively to meet deadlines and delivery expectationsProvide input during team discussions to support decision-making on feature implementation and technical feasibilityContribute to quality and usability improvements with a focus on end-user experience across supported platformsQUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCEDegree in engineering or equivalent practical experienceDemonstratable experience in implementing GenAI solutions at enterprise level
Degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience4 years + of full stack software development experienceSoftware development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages (including Python)Experience with developing front web applications, native mobile apps and integration with Headless CMS platforms and API servicesStartup experience preferredExpertise in building mobile application using React NativeExpertise in building secure, scalable RESTFul web servicesExperience with agile development methodologies, Test Driven Development (TDD) and CI/CDExperience with cloud technologiesExperience delivering multi-lingual/internationalized solutionsKNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS4+ years of full stack software development experienceGenerative AIAWS and AzureIdentity and Access ManagementExperience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools such as Terraform and any knowledge around containerisation, orchestration, service meshStrong hands-on knowledge of Javascript, Python for back end applicationsStrong hands-on knowledge of front end technologiesWould be valuable to have Mobile technology: Android, iOS (Swift / Objective C)Experience in implementing tracking and analytics with Google Analytics tagging and setupExperience with implementing and supporting Google Optimize AB testing framework on web applicationsCOMPETENCIESStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues independentlyClear and effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration across teamsWillingness to learn and apply emerging technologies, especially in the GenAI spaceProactive, self-motivated, and able to manage time and tasks with minimal supervisionCreative thinker with a user-centric mindset and attention to detailCollaborative team player who contributes positively to a fast-paced, agile environmentDemonstrates curiosity and a commitment to continuous improvement and skill development

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