Senior Data Engineer – Real-Time Analytics & Frontend

The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is seeking a senior frontend developer to design, develop, and support the data analytics frontend of the new betting system. You will work with Solace messaging, real-time data visualization, and modern frameworks while collaborating with UX/UI designers and cross-functional teams.

You will contribute to scalable, high-performance applications, align with Responsible Gambling policies, and participate in offshore team management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on development experience in frontend and backend.
• Experience with Solace messaging systems, including design and development.
• 5+ years of C#/Java development experience for scalable, high-performance apps.
• Proven ability to manage offshore development teams and work in large cross-functional groups.
• Knowledge of C#, Java, and/or C++, ASP.NET, JavaScript.
• Knowledge of Python, R Studio, MSSQL server.
• Knowledge of Kafka, MongoDB, Kubernetes, Microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support frontend solutions for the data analytics system with Solace integration.
• Develop and maintain frontend components for real-time data visualization.
• Contribute to UI/UX design and architecture for the messaging framework.
• Collaborate with vendor delivery teams to ensure quality and alignment with UX goals.
• Work with other teams to build intuitive frontend features for the data pipeline.
• Develop real-time analytics features on the new platform focusing on performance and usability.
• Ensure compliance with the Responsible Gambling Policy and related requirements.
• Take on additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Frontend development

Backend development

C#/Java

JavaScript

C++

ASP.NET

Kafka

MongoDB

Kubernetes

Microservices

Python

SQL Server

Offshore teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Solace messaging

Solace messaging system

MSSQL

Job description

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is seeking a senior frontend developer to design, develop, and support the data analytics frontend of the new betting system. You will work with Solace messaging, real-time data visualization, and modern frameworks while collaborating with UX/UI designers and cross-functional teams.

You will contribute to scalable, high-performance applications, align with Responsible Gambling policies, and participate in offshore team management.