Senior Software Engineer

First Circle; Hong Kong; Remote; HKD 706,000 - 1,177,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech company in Hong Kong is seeking mid-level and senior developers to join their team. You will contribute to building a full-stack Neobank that addresses unique challenges in developing markets. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of software development experience with a preference for backgrounds in fintech and B2B products. This role offers the flexibility of primarily remote work with competitive compensation based on market rates.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in software development.
• Experience in data-heavy, B2B, or fintech products is preferred.
• Familiarity with Kotlin, React, NextJS, or Java is ideal.
• Ability to work individually and collaborate in a team environment.
• Desire for personal growth and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Drive meaningful impact during the company's growth phase.
• Work on developing in-house solutions for unique challenges.
• Collaborate with other senior engineers in various locations.

Skills

Software development

Data-heavy products experience

B2B product experience

Fintech experience

Kotlin

React

NextJS

Java

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

First Circle is one of the fastest growing fintechs in South-East Asia, providing financial services to under‑served SMEs. We have already transformed access to credit for thousands of small businesses in the Philippines, and we are now building a full‑stack Neobank that will include multi‑currency bank accounts, payments, FX, corporate credit cards, payroll.

We are now hiring mid‑level and senior developers to drive meaningful impact during our most ambitious year of growth to date.

Building in developing markets like the Philippines presents unique challenges, given the state of digital infrastructure. We are building virtually everything in‑house, which is not easy, but its a lot of fun. We have a track record of solving seemingly impossible problems that defeated many other start‑ups, and the opportunity ahead remains enormous.

• At least 4 years experience of software development
• Great if you have worked on products that are data‑heavy, B2B, or fintech
• Ideally you have experience with one or more of the languages in our current tech stack (Kotlin, React, NextJS, Java)
• The ability and desire to consistently produce excellent work, individually and as part of a team. Our mission is what attracts people, but working on highly stimulating problems is what keeps us hooked
• Mindset of personal growth, and a best‑in‑class work ethic
• We don't have a fixed budget for the role. When we find the right person, we will pay them competitively vs their market rate.
• Primarily remote, with the option to work from our office. We have offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore & Belgrade where other senior engineers are based.