Java Software Developer / Software Engineer (Backend)

RV Automation Technology Company Limited; Sha Tin; On-site; HKD 469,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

RV Automation Technology Company Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Java Software Developer / Backend Engineer to contribute across the full software development lifecycle, from system design to deployment.

You will build and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot, design REST APIs for robots, applications, and cloud services, and apply cloud-native/SaaS principles for performance and scalability.

Qualifications

• Degree, Associate Degree, or Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in Java backend development.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot, REST API, JSON, JDBC, SQL and MyBatis or other mainstream ORM frameworks.
• Microsoft SQL Server or other mainstream RDBMS.
• Knowledge of cloud services such as AWS/Azure are an advantage.
• Experience with AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot is highly desirable.
• Good collaborative mindset and problem-solving skills in cross-functional team settings.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn emerging technologies like AI/LLM and robotics.
• Good English and Chinese communication; Mandarin is a plus.
• Legal right to work in Hong Kong.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for senior roles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: system design, coding, integration, testing and deployment.
• Build and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and optimize REST APIs for robots, applications, and cloud services.
• Apply cloud-native and SaaS principles to build scalable, high-performance systems.
• Explore and support the integration of AI/LLM features into robotic control platforms.
• Work with Microsoft SQL Server using JDBC, MyBatis, etc.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps, and robotics teams.
• Deploy and monitor systems on cloud platforms such as AWS/Azure.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST API

JSON

JDBC

MyBatis

SQL

ORM frameworks

AWS/Azure

GitHub Copilot

English communication

Chinese communication

Education

Degree/Associate/Higher Diploma in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

MyBatis

JDBC

SQL Server

Job description

Java Software Developer / Software Engineer (Backend)

Participate in the full software development lifecycle: system design, coding, integration, testing and deployment.

Build and maintain scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.

Design and optimize REST APIs for robots, applications, and cloud services.

Apply cloud-native and SaaS principles to build scalable, high-performance systems.

Explore and support the integration of AI/LLM features into robotic control platforms.

Work with Microsoft SQL Server using JDBC, MyBatis, etc.

Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps, and robotics teams.

Deploy and monitor systems on cloud platforms such as AWS/Azure.

Requirements:

• Degree, Associate Degree, or Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in Java backend development.
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Java and Spring Boot
  • REST API, JSON
  • JDBC, SQL and MyBatis or other mainstream ORM frameworks
  • Microsoft SQL Server or other mainstream RDBMS
• Knowledge of cloud services such as AWS/Azure are an advantage.
• Experience with AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot is highly desirable.
• Good collaborative mindset and problem-solving skills in cross-functional team settings.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn emerging technologies like AI/LLM and robotics.
• Good English and Chinese communication; Mandarin is a plus.
• Legal right to work in Hong Kong.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for senior roles.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Backend Engineer?
• What is your highest level of education?