Senior Software Engineer

Aura Labs Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Labs Limited is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Hong Kong to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that power digital experiences for commercial real estate clients.

You will architect APIs, integrate third-party systems, and ensure high performance and reliability. The role involves mentoring engineers, collaborating with product teams, and contributing to design docs while supporting deployments in production.

Qualifications

• Strong CS foundation with algorithms and data structures.
• Experience delivering production-ready backend services.
• Hands-on API development and database optimization.
• Proficiency with OOP and modern languages.

Responsibilities

• Review code and mentor other engineers.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers.
• Participate in technical decision-making and architecture.
• Contribute to system design documentation and standards.
• Support deployments and troubleshooting in production.

Skills

Backend development

API integration

OOP concepts

Java

Python

Node.js

SQL databases

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Containerization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer at Aura Labs, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions that power digital experiences for commercial real estate clients. You will architect and implement backend services, integrate APIs and third-party systems, and ensure high performance and reliability across applications.

Key responsibilities

• Review code and mentor other engineers
• Collaborate with product managers and designers
• Participate in technical decision-making
• Contribute to system design documentation
• Support deployments and troubleshooting in production environments

About you

• Strong foundation in Computer Science, including algorithms, data structures, and software architecture
• Proficiency in Software Development and Programming, with experience delivering production-ready applications
• Hands-on expertise in Back-End Web Development, including APIs, databases, and performance optimization
• Solid understanding and practical use of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
• Experience with modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, or Node.js) and relevant frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization is beneficial
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams, communicate clearly, and provide technical mentorship
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

About us

Aura Labs is a Proptech innovation company that creates award-winning digital solutions for commercial real estate enterprises seeking to engage audiences, grow revenue, optimize operations, and gain deeper insights into their property assets. The team blends creativity with strong technical expertise to deliver impactful online, offline, and real-time experiences across diverse built environments. With specialists in software development, building intelligence, and systems engineering, Aura Labs develops technologies that connect the physical and digital worlds. The company has a team of 20+ professionals and focuses on designing exceptional property experiences for clients worldwide.