Associate Director, Data Platform (Application Development)
Core
Shaping engineering strategy and building scalable, secure application platforms for AIA Singapore's digital transformation.
Role type
Senior IC/Lead Associate Director, Data Platform (Application Development)
Builds
Enterprise-grade microservices applications deployed on Azure Cloud
Domain
Insurance/Financial Services + Cloud-Native Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Java, Python, Microservices architecture, SQL/Postgres/MS SQL, Kubernetes, Cloud-native development, Engineering leadership, Architectural design, DevOps practices, API governance, Capacity planning
Preferred skills
Insurance/financial services experience, Vendor/partner management, Succession planning
Technologies
Azure, Kubernetes, Java, Python, SQL, Postgres, MS SQL
Responsibilities
Define and drive the engineering roadmap aligned with digital strategy; Design scalable, secure, high-performance application architectures; Oversee delivery of complex, mission-critical applications across multiple teams; Build and lead a high-performing team of platform engineers and leads; Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and audit readiness; Mentor managers and senior ICs to develop talent pipelines.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities