Senior Software Engineer
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LocationHQ, Kuala Lumpur
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience6–8 yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Possessed a recognized Degree in Information Technology
Minimum 6-8 Years of experience in software development
Knowledge of Oracle 12c, oracle scripting, PL/SQL procedures & Unix shell scripts is a must
Good communication skills - written and verbal
High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork
Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes
Skills
Oracle 12c
PL/SQL
Unix shell scripts
Position: Software Engineer
Discover the GREAT in your career.
As a LIFE company, our customers are at the heart of all that we do. Being one of Asia’s leading insurer for over a century, we have built a long-lasting legacy of trust with our customers over many generations. At the foundation of this trust is Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement – from the way we treat every customer relationship with honesty and transparency, to our proactive approach of delivering the best possible solutions in both life and general insurance.
Integrity, Initiative, and Involvement is what guides us. It is what makes us do the right thing, take the lead, and choose ‘we’ over ‘me’. Our mission is to make life great for our customers because we understand what matters most to them, and we know how to help them protect it.
About the role
If you are looking to grow in an exciting career filled with opportunities and potential, we are seeking a professional to join our team as Software Engineer.
The Role:
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Required to understand/interpret design specifications.
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Required to convert design specifications to workable units of code using programming languages.
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Shows proficiency in using the programming languages and follows industry best practices.
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Required to perform testing of codes developed using standard methodology like test cases.
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Required to have basic understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
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Required to perform code reviews of co-developers and possess ability to identify issues/gaps against the design specifications.
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Assumes the responsibility of the units of work assigned and shows strong enthusiasm in embracing technology changes.
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Constantly updates his/her technical skills by attending internal or external courses.
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Shows ability to understand applications and its integration across applications at the technical level.
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Shows adaptability to follow standard processes/guidelines laid down by internal IT OSSP processes.
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Strong team player and displays ability to work in a small/large teams.
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Required to support both enhancements and support of live applications.
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Maintain awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company
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Highlight any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practice.
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Other responsibilities entailed
The Person:
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Possessed a recognized Degree in Information Technology
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Minimum 6-8 Years of experience in software development.
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Knowledge of Oracle 12c, oracle scripting, PL/SQL procedures & Unix shell scripts is a must.
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Professional actuarial standards and code of conduct
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Good communication skills - written and verbal
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High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork
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Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes
Legal
Great Eastern Malaysia is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, and all qualified applicants shall receive a fair and equal consideration for employment.
Location: HQ, Kuala Lumpur
Entity: Great Eastern Life Malaysia
Employment Type: Permanent
To all recruitment agencies: Great Eastern does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our email or our employees. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
About Great Eastern
Established in 1908, Great Eastern places customers at the heart of everything we do. Our legacy extends beyond our products and services to our culture, which is defined by our core values and how we work. As champions of Integrity, Initiative and Involvement, our core values act as a compass, guiding and inspiring us to embrace the behaviours associated with each value, upholding our promise to our customers - to continue doing our best for them in a sustainable manner.
We work collaboratively with our stakeholders to look for candidates who exhibit or have the potential to embrace our core values and associated behaviours, as these are the key traits that we expect from our employees as they develop their careers with us.
We embrace inclusivity, giving all employees an equal opportunity to shine and play their role in exploring possibilities to deliver innovative insurance solutions.
Since 2018, Great Eastern has been a signatory to the United Nations (UN) Principles of Sustainable Insurance. Our sustainability approach around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations play a key role in every business decision we make. We are committed to being a sustainability-driven company to achieve a low-carbon economy by managing the environmental footprint of our operations and incorporating ESG considerations in our investment portfolios; improving people’s lives by actively helping customers live healthier, better and longer; and drive responsible business practices through material ESG risk m