Assistant Manager, Software Engineering (1-Year Contract)

PUMA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA is seeking an experienced software automation engineer to design and build automation workflows in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, with Rust for performance-critical parts. You will build reliable system integrations, troubleshoot production issues, and own quality through tests and CI/CD.

You will mentor peers and document runbooks, contributing to PUMA's sports brand technology platform. Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in software development, strong proficiency in Python/JS, SQL, API

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in software development, automation or quality engineering.
• 1–2 years leading a project or mentoring others.
• Fluent English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Design and build automation workflows and business systems in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, with Rust where performance justifies it.
• Create reliable production integrations with proper failure handling.
• Troubleshoot production issues and address root causes.
• Own quality with test plans, automated suites, and CI/CD integration.
• Collaborate with process owners to map current workflows and design improvements.
• Mentor engineers and QA analysts, review work to engineering standards.
• Document workflows, changes and runbooks, keeping them current.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

SQL

CI/CD

Code review

Mentoring

API design

Postman/API testing

Cloud native

AI orchestration (conversational)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Postman

Swagger/OpenAPI

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and to let our individual talent and experience shine.

YOUR MISSION

• Design and build automation workflows and business systems in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, with Rust where performance justifies it.
• Build integrations between systems and keep them running reliably in production, with sensible failure handling.
• Troubleshoot production issues in existing workflows and fix the root cause, not just the symptom.
• Own quality for what you ship: test plans, automated suites (unit, API, endtoend) running in CI/CD, and defects driven through to closure.
• Work with process owners to map how things run today and design something better before automating it.
• Mentor engineers and QA analysts, review their work, and hold it to the team's engineering standards.
• Document workflows, system changes and operational runbooks, and keep them current.

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline.
• 4 to 6 years in software development, automation or quality engineering, including 1 to 2 years leading a project or mentoring others.
• Strong Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, solid SQL.
• Comfortable reviewing others' code and giving feedback that improves it.
• Test automation running in CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins or equivalent).
• API design and testing (Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Experience with external facing systems: authentication, role based permissions, data segregation between partners, audit logging.
• Familiarity with cloud native architecture and conversational AI orchestration is a plus.
• Experience in a similar role in sporting goods / fashion / manufacturing / supply chain is a plus.
• Team player with a joyful approach to work and a passion for Sports.
• Fluent English, written and verbal.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex,

gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at

PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal

opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience.To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000

employees worldwide.