Senior Full-Stack Engineer, AI-Driven Web Platforms

South China Morning Post SCMP; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

South China Morning Post SCMP is seeking a backend engineer to join our Product & Technology team in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. You will design and maintain digital platform features, including subscriptions and web publishing applications, contributing to a world-class news product.

You will collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and fellow engineers, using AI-assisted tools to accelerate prototyping and code generation while upholding strict security and architectural standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on back-end development experience using Node.js.
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is desired; experience with AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable solutions for SCMP's digital platforms, focusing on website platform features and subscriptions.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and engineers to design, build, test, and deliver features.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate prototyping, coding, and testing.
• Perform code reviews and ensure performance, security, and architectural standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprints, and retrospectives.

Skills

Back-end development

Agile teamwork

Bilingual English/Chinese

Open-source contributions

Education

Diploma or Degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

AI development tools

Job description

South China Morning Post SCMP is seeking a backend engineer to join our Product & Technology team in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. You will design and maintain digital platform features, including subscriptions and web publishing applications, contributing to a world-class news product.

You will collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and fellow engineers, using AI-assisted tools to accelerate prototyping and code generation while upholding strict security and architectural standards.