AVP, Engineering Lead (Policy Servicing)
AVP, Engineering Lead (Policy Servicing)
Job type:
Permanent
Specialization:
Software/Web Development
Language Level:
Japanese Level - Intermediate (JLPT Level 3),English Level - Fluent (TOEIC 990)
Location:
東京都
Salary:
25000000.00
Job Reference:
496639
A global and one of the world’s largest Insurance Service provider is looking for a strong bilingual leader for the AVP, Policy Servicing Software Development Lead, within Japan Information Technology Department.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end software delivery across architecture, development, and production
- Prioritize and execute backlog aligned with business and transformation goals
- Ensure systems are secure, stable, compliant, and high-performing
- Define and execute modernization initiatives including cloud adoption and cloud-native architecture
- Drive architecture aligned with enterprise standards, security, and compliance
- Introduce AI, data, and automation to enhance business capabilities
- Build scalable, reusable solutions to support long-term platform growth
- Manage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and clear communication
- Oversee vendors and partners to maintain delivery quality and cost control
- Collaborate with security, infrastructure, data, risk, and compliance teams to ensure strong governance
- Ensure disaster recovery, security, privacy, and overall system resilience
- Maintain high availability and effective monitoring for critical systems
- Track delivery performance, KPIs, financials, and operational metrics aligned to business goals
Required Skills:
- 10–15+ years leading engineering teams in large-scale digital transformation (financial services or tech preferred)
- Experience in cloud-native architecture, public cloud (Azure), APIs, and modern tech (Java/React, web/mobile)
- Exposure to AI, Big Data, and modern data platforms
- Exp knowledge of SDLC, including CI/CD, DevOps, TDD, DDD, and Agile
- Strong communication skills with ability to engage business stakeholders
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
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