Assoc, BackEnd Eng, WRB Tech

Standard Chartered Bank; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong is seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable financial systems within our Application Development, Support and Engineering team.

You will build backend services with Java 17/21, Spring Boot or Quarkus, implement microservices, work with PostgreSQL/Oracle, and contribute to SDLC automation while collaborating with cross‑functional partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in microservices API development using Java Frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend services using Java 17 or 21 and Spring Boot or Quarkus.
• Implement scalable and maintainable microservices architecture.
• Work with PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar databases.
• Adhere to coding standards, perform code reviews, and refactor code as needed.
• Improve automation, simplification, and use of latest market trends.
• Develop strategic SDLC improvements for high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams for delivery governance.

Skills

Java

SpringBoot

RDBMS

Maven/Gradle

ReactJS

JavaScript

NodeJS

DevOps CICD

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

• We’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team. You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, secure and efficient financial systems.
• You’ll be part of our global Application Development, Support and Engineering Team, which is the technical backbone of our digital strategy, combining innovative software development with rigorous financial security protocols to deliver seamless experiences that empower our customers. You’ll be given the autonomy to impact real change, the flexibility to work in a way that suits you, and the tools you need to deliver with impact. App Development, Support and Engineering sits within our global Technology and Operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend services using Java 17 or 21 and Spring Boot or Quarkus.
• Implement scalable and maintainable microservices architecture.
• Strong hands-on with PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar databases.
• Adhere to coding standards, perform code reviews, and refactor code as needed.
• Evolve the craft towards improving automation, simplification, and innovative use of the latest market trends.
• Develop a strategic approach to enhance the efficiency of the SDLC process, delivering high-quality and scalable solutions.
• Vendor coordination, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery governance.

Regulatory & Business Conduct

• Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct.
• Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalade, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Skills and Experience

• Java
• SpringBoot
• RDBMS
• Maven/Gradle
• ReactJS (or EmberJS)
• JavaScript, NodeJS
• DevOps CICD (ADO)
• Kubernetes, EKS, OCP, ECS etc.
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 4 years of experience in microservices API development using Java Frameworks

More Job Information

Job Function

• 銀行 · 金融服務 - 一般 · 其他

Location

• 觀塘

Employment Term

• 全職

Employment Term

• 長期

Education

• 學士