Skillhouse Internal Career Opportunity
AVP – Claims Software Engineering Division (GG14)
Position Title:
AVP – Claims Software Engineering Division (GG14)
Employment Type:
Permanent
Working Hours:
English Level - Advanced (TOEIC 860),Japanese Level - High Intermediate (JLPT Level 2)
Salary
25000000.00
Description
A global and one of the world’s largest Insurance Service provider is hiring a senior technology leader: AVP – Claims Software Engineering Division.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, release, and operations
- Oversee and manage Claims systems and applications to ensure reliability and efficiency
- Align technology delivery with business objectives and Claims operations needs
- Ensure systems are stable, secure, and high-performing
- Drive the adoption of modern technologies, including cloud (preferably Azure), APIs/microservices, and AI/ML solutions
- Lead modernization efforts to transform legacy systems into scalable, future-ready platforms
- Define and execute the long-term technology roadmap and engineering strategy
- Provide strong engineering leadership by managing global teams and fostering Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD culture
- Handle incident escalations, conduct root cause analysis, and drive continuous system improvements
- Manage stakeholders and vendors, collaborating with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners while tracking KPIs, system performance, and delivery outcomes
Required Skills:
- 12~15+ years’ experience in: Software Engineering Leadership
- Strong experience in Financial Services or Insurance domain
- Strong experience in: Cloud (Azure preferred) / APIs - Microservices / AI / ML / Big Data / DevOps, CI/CD, Agile
- Experience modernizing legacy systems → cloud platforms
- Proven ability to lead large, global engineering teams
Why should you apply:
- Opportunity to work with global teams and great Work-Life-Balance
- Great team dynamics and learning opportunity
- Opportunities to work with World’s leading insurance company (fortune 500 company)
Company Details:
A US based world’s leading insurance providers, offering a broad range of life, health, and retirement solutions to individuals, families, and businesses. The company is heavily invested in digital transformation, utilizing advanced technologies like cloud computing, data analytics, AI, and cybersecurity to enhance customer experience and streamline operations. As part of its values, it has a strong focus on creating a diverse environment, and in particular on the appointment of women in high-level position.
Working Hours: 9:00 - 18:00 (Mon-Fri)
Working Style: 3 days’ work in office, and 2 days’ work from home
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Year-end and New Year Holidays, Paid Holidays
Services/Benefits: Transportation expenses up to 20,000 yen per month, plus Paid leave, plus social insurance (health insurance, welfare pension, and work-related accident insurance), Periodic health examination, and Employment insurance



