Associate Director, Data Platform (application Development)

AIA

Singapore
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on industry standards).
10+ years hands-on software development experience
Java python microservices architecture proficiency
Kubernetes containerization and cloud-native development
AIA is seeking an Associate Director for its Data Platform (Application Development) in Singapore, responsible for shaping the engineering strategy, managing multiple development teams, and driving best practices in software engineering. The ideal candidate should have over a decade of technical experience, particularly in Java, Python, and cloud-native development, along with strong leadership skills to guide teams toward delivering scalable digital solutions

Job Summary

  • The incumbent is responsible for shaping AIA Singapore's engineering strategy and building scalable application platforms.
  • This role manages multiple engineering teams delivering enterprise applications using modern technologies like Java, Python, and Kubernetes on Azure.
  • The ideal candidate must bring deep hands-on engineering expertise, strong architectural thinking, and the ability to lead technical teams.

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AIA is seeking an Associate Director for its Data Platform (Application Development) in Singapore, responsible for shaping the engineering strategy, managing multiple development teams, and driving best practices in software engineering. The ideal candidate should have over a decade of technical experience, particularly in Java, Python, and cloud-native development, along with strong leadership skills to guide teams toward delivering scalable digital solutions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years hands-on software development experience
  • Java Python Microservices architecture proficiency
  • Kubernetes containerization and cloud-native development
  • 8+ years engineering leadership managing multiple teams
  • Azure Cloud platform expertise
  • SQL relational database design skills

Nice-to-have

  • Insurance or financial services industry experience
  • Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities
  • Passion for sustainable engineering culture
  • Experience with vendor and managed service partnerships
  • Growth mindset for continuous technology adoption

Key Requirements

  • Degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent
  • 12+ years total experience with 10+ years hands-on development
  • 8+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • Proven experience designing enterprise-grade systems

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