Java Developer / Engineer

Ambition; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition is seeking an experienced technical lead to drive the development, delivery, and capacity planning of our core MOBO applications, middleware, and messaging systems in Hong Kong. You will balance expert coding with mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead architecture decisions, champion best practices, and stay hands-on with code while promoting a strong TDD and automation culture. Prior cash equities or high-throughput domains are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Advanced expertise in Java, Spring, Docker, SQL, Linux scripting, and CI/CD tools (Git, Bamboo, Jenkins).
• Domain focus on Cash Equities workflows and front-to-back system architectures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and drive software architecture topics.
• Mentor and cross-train junior team members.
• Remain hands-on with coding, testing, and supporting delivery with a strong TDD and test automation culture.
• Continuously evaluate and introduce new technologies and frameworks.

Skills

Java

Spring

Docker

SQL

Linux scripting

CI/CD

Git

Bamboo

Jenkins

Mentoring

Mandarin

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Tibco

.Net

Angular

Apache Ignite

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced technical lead to drive the development, delivery, and capacity planning of our core MOBO applications, middleware, and messaging systems. This role balances expert-level development with mentoring junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Advise on development best practices, drive capacity planning, and lead software architecture topics.
• Mentorship: Guide and cross-train junior team members, setting a strong technical example.
• Testing & Engineering: Stay highly hands-on with coding and support while embedding a strict TDD and test automation culture.
• Innovation: Continuously evaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, and modern frameworks to the ecosystem.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Core Technical Stack (Must-Have): Advanced expertise in Java, Spring, Docker, SQL, Linux scripting, and CI/CD tools (Git, Bamboo, Jenkins).
• Domain Focus: A strong desire to master Cash Equities business workflows and front-to-back system architectures.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to multitask, handle tight deadlines under pressure, and thrive in a dynamic team.
• Preferred Assets:
• Background in Investment Banking, high-throughput systems, or Cash Equities workflows.
• Familiarity with secondary tech stack items (.Net, Tibco, Angular, Apache Ignite).
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin.