Senior Backend Architect: AI-Driven FinTech & Kubernetes

Morgan Mckinley Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Mckinley Limited seeks an experienced Java Architect to design and evolve large-scale backend systems for a leading FinTech, in an in-house capacity. You will bridge business logic and high-performance services, shaping architecture across multiple squads and guiding AI-enabled development practices.

The role emphasizes system revamps, scalable blueprints, and mentoring 3–4 engineers while maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders in English and Cantonese.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend development with Java and Spring Framework.
• Proven architecture mindset with system revamps or modernization projects.
• Hands-on Kubernetes and container services experience, ideally AWS or Azure.
• Strong PostgreSQL experience; migrating Oracle DB to RDMS is a plus.
• Experience with AI tooling adoption and AI-enabled SDLC.
• Excellent English and Cantonese communication; able to align with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business requirements into scalable backend architecture and blueprints.
• Drive evolution of internal software frameworks and engineering best practices across teams.
• Mentor teams or lead 3–4 engineers, fostering continuous improvement and smart AI tooling adoption.
• Oversee environment provisioning and maintenance to ensure smooth delivery pipelines.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure

PostgreSQL

AI tools & LLM/RAG

English & Cantonese communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Morgan Mckinley Limited seeks an experienced Java Architect to design and evolve large-scale backend systems for a leading FinTech, in an in-house capacity. You will bridge business logic and high-performance services, shaping architecture across multiple squads and guiding AI-enabled development practices.

The role emphasizes system revamps, scalable blueprints, and mentoring 3–4 engineers while maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders in English and Cantonese.