Senior Java Developer

Ambition; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Hong Kong seeks an experienced technical lead to drive development, delivery, and capacity planning of core MOBO apps, middleware, and messaging systems. You will balance expert coding with mentoring in a fast-paced environment. Lead architecture discussions, guide juniors, and uphold a strong TDD and automation culture. Familiarity with Mandarin preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Advanced expertise in Java, Spring, Docker, SQL, Linux scripting and CI/CD tools (Git, Bamboo, Jenkins).
• Strong desire to master Cash Equities business workflows and front-to-back system architectures.
• Proven ability to multitask, handle tight deadlines under pressure, and thrive in a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on development best practices and architecture topics.
• Mentor and cross-train junior engineers; set strong technical example.
• Maintain hands-on coding with emphasis on TDD and test automation culture.
• Continuously evaluate and introduce new technologies and modern frameworks to the ecosystem.

Skills

Java

Spring

Docker

SQL

Linux scripting

TDD

Education

Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)

Tools

Git

Bamboo

Jenkins

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced technical lead to drive the development, delivery, and capacity planning of our core MOBO applications, middleware, and messaging systems. This role balances expert-level development with mentoring junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Advise on development best practices, drive capacity planning, and lead software architecture topics.
• Mentorship: Guide and cross-train junior team members, setting a strong technical example.
• Testing & Engineering: Stay highly hands-on with coding and support while embedding a strict TDD and test automation culture.
• Innovation: Continuously evaluate and introduce new technologies, tools, and modern frameworks to the ecosystem.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Core Technical Stack (Must-Have): Advanced expertise in Java, Spring, Docker, SQL, Linux scripting, and CI/CD tools (Git, Bamboo, Jenkins).
• Domain Focus: A strong desire to master Cash Equities business workflows and front-to-back system architectures.
• Soft Skills: Proven ability to multitask, handle tight deadlines under pressure, and thrive in a dynamic team.
• Preferred Assets:
• Background in Investment Banking, high-throughput systems, or Cash Equities workflows.
• Familiarity with secondary tech stack items (.Net, Tibco, Angular, Apache Ignite).
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin.