SMART/400 Group Asia Senior Developer (IBM i/AS400)

Job Title: SMART/400 Group Asia Senior Developer (IBM i/AS400)

Job Type: Contract/Permanent

Experience Level: Mid to Senior

Department: IT

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Developer to support our Group Asia SMART/400

systems. The ideal candidate brings proven technical competence and a strong

understanding of insurance business processes and is comfortable handling multiple

ongoing projects alongside day-to-day operational support. You’ll be a key contributor in

maintaining and enhancing core applications, while working closely with cross-functional

teams to facilitate system integrations that support evolving business needs. This role

requires a clear communicator, a strong team player, and someone who can navigate

complexity with confidence and precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain SMART/400 applications within the Group Asiaplatform, ensuring stability and scalability
• Provide consistent BAU (Business-As-Usual) support, including day-end and month-end batch processes, issue resolution, and production troubleshooting
• Engage in multiple projects concurrently, balancing development deliverables andoperational priorities
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including integration specialists,business analysts, and application stakeholders—to support seamless end-to-end business workflows
• Assist in integrating various business functions and front-end applications with core backend systems using technologies such as Business Objects and MQ
• Document technical solutions clearly and maintain system artifacts for traceability and audit purposes
• Participate in SIT/UAT phases by identifying, resolving, and preventing defects related to application functionality and integration
• Provide expert input in architecture reviews, system design discussions, and quality assurance initiatives
• Continuously improve system performance, maintainability, and user experience based on stakeholder feedback and evolving business needs
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences to ensure alignment across teams

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, ora closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in Group Asia SMART/400 systemdevelopment and support
• Proven experience in COBOL, CL, SQL/DB2
• Proficiency in:
• Application design and development
• Production issue resolution and BAU support
• SIT/UAT troubleshooting and support
• Day-End and Month-End batch processing
• Business Objects implementation and maintenance
• Clear and confident communication and writing skills
• In-depth understanding of Group Asia application modules, including:
• New Business, Receipting, Payment, Policy Alteration, Lapse, Surrender, Claims, Maturity, Agent Commission, etc.
• Familiarity with application interfaces involving Business Objects (BO) and MessageQueuing (MQ)
• Experience working with source code repositories (e.g., Git, SVN) and knowledge of basic DevOps practices is a plus
• Awareness of integration protocols (e.g., SOAP, REST, sFTP, MQ) and their application in multi-system environments is an added advantage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with modern integration tools and protocols, such as MQ, SOAP, REST, and sFTP, especially in hybrid legacy-to-modern transitions
• Working knowledge of source control systems (e.g. Git, SVN) and collaborative development workflows
• Exposure to DevOps concepts—particularly around deployment automation and environment management in a mainframe context
• Experience in insurance or financial services, with an understanding of end-to-end business processes and compliance considerations
• Understanding of system architecture and batch job orchestration in enterprise environments

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible working hours options.
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹285,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bengaluru Vishwavidyalaya, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Experience:

• AS400: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)