Lead Architect (Application Development)

InfoTech Services (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

InfoTech Services (Hong Kong) Limited is seeking a Lead Architect (Application Development) to lead a team in delivering scalable, cloud-native application solutions for a financial institution. You will oversee feasibility studies, design, development and production support across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 15+ years in software development, deep expertise in Docker/Kubernetes, Java/Spring Boot, and modern frontend technologies, with strong leadership and bilingual communication.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software development experience, with cloud-native focus; Docker, Kubernetes expert.
• Strong backend experience with Java/Spring Boot and Python; Node.js for REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of application development professionals to design, develop, and implement company application systems and provide production support.
• Collaborate with Business, UAT, DevOps, and vendors to ensure deliverables meet business objectives.
• Define and enforce design, coding standards and code reviews; stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Cloud-native architectures

Docker

Kubernetes

Team leadership

Java

Spring Boot

Python

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

SQL/NoSQL

English/Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Job Title/ Category Lead Architect (Application Development)

Number Of Vacancy 1

Relevant Field Application Development

Nature Permanent

Contract Period

Employer Business financial institution

Location Base Hong Kong

Work Outside Current Location N/A

Monthly Salary Range HK$ N/A - N/A

Duties

• Serve a permanent position to a financial institution;
• - Manage a team of application system development professionals to perform feasibility study, system design, development and implementation of the Company's application systems as well as to provide production support;
• - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Business partners, UAT team, DevOps team and vendors if any, to ensure the overall deliverables can meet business objectives;
• - Ensure project deadlines are met with high quality software;
• - Evaluate systems effectiveness, undertake management of problem analysis and diagnosis, maintenance and enhancement of the application systems;
• - Define and implement design & coding standards and code reviews. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies;
• - Provide supervision and guidance of staff, promote professional growth and technical excellence;
• - Perform other duties or projects as assigned;

Yrs of Total Post-Quali Exp 15.0

Yrs of Relevant Exp 0.0

Requirements

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related disciplines;
• - At least 15 years of relevant software development experience, with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies and proven expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration. Knowledge in financial sector or payment systems are preferred
• - Proficiency in programming languages and frameworks such as Java, Spring Boot, Python, JavaScript (Node.js), for backend development and RESTful APIs;
• - Familiarity with frontend technologies including JavaScript (React, Angular, Vue.js), HTML, CSS, and TypeScript;
• - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and DevOps tools;
• - Knowledge of database management systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases;
• - Experience in leveraging AI assisted development tools (i.e. Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to enhance development efficiency, code quality and productivity is an advantage;
• - Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to manage remote teams and work under pressure;
• - Fast learner, willing to take initiatives to learn legacy and new businesses;
• - Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, proficiency in Putonghua is an advantage.

Last Update 02 Oct 2026