Senior Software Engineer/ Technical Lead

Rakuten Securities Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5‑day workweek

Competitive salary

Medical coverage

On-the-job training

Career growth

Job summary

Rakuten Securities Hong Kong Limited (RSHK) is a subsidiary of Rakuten Securities, Inc., a leading global broker. We seek a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead to design and implement enhancements across deposit processing, data middleware, and Salesforce, while driving best practices and SDLC adherence in a collaborative, high-impact team.

You should have a strong foundation in SQL and OO programming, cloud experience (Azure), CI/CD, and RESTful APIs, with exposure to Node.js, Java,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, or related disciplines.
• Proficient in SQL and at least one object-oriented programming language.
• Experience in cloud environments, preferably Azure, and CI/CD.
• Experience in web application development and content management systems.
• Experience in unit testing and source control, preferably Git.
• Good knowledge of the software development life cycle.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservice architecture.
• Experience in Node.js, Salesforce, Java, WordPress, AngularJS or PHP is an advantage.
• Experience in BI solutions, preferably Qlik Sense, is an advantage.
• Proactive and dependable team player with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of ownership and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop enhancements to our deposit processing system, trading data middleware, Salesforce, and other existing applications.
• Collaborate on new implementation projects and be involved in the full software development life cycle.
• Write clean code and adopt Test-Driven Development.
• Maintain and provide support to existing applications.
• Conduct research and feasibility studies into the latest technology and best practices.

Skills

SQL

Object‑Oriented programming

Node.js

Salesforce

Java

WordPress

AngularJS

PHP

RESTful APIs

Microservice architecture

Git

Qlik Sense

CI/CD

Azure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Node.js

Salesforce

WordPress

AngularJS

PHP

Java

Git

Qlik Sense

Job description

Senior Software Engineer/ Technical Lead

Rakuten Securities Hong Kong Limited (RSHK) is a subsidiary of Rakuten Securities, Inc. (“Rakuten Securities”) which is the largest brokers in Japan (in terms of number of accounts), and one of the four largest forex brokers in the world and a pioneer in leveraged foreign exchange trading in Hong Kong. As the financial arm of Rakuten Group (TOKYO: 4755), the global leader in internet services, we strive to provide the best foreign exchange trading services to each customer worldwide in Hong Kong.

Main Responsibilities:

Design and develop enhancement to our deposit processing system, trading data middleware, Salesforce, and other existing applications

Collaborate in new implementation projects and be involved in the entire software development life cycle

Write clean code and adopt Test-Driven Development

Maintain and provide support to existing applications

Conduct research and feasibility studies to the latest technology and best practices

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, or related disciplines

Proficient in SQL and at least one object-oriented programming language

Experience in cloud environments, preferably Azure, and CI/CD

Experience in web application development and content management systems

Experience in unit testing and source control, preferably Git

Good knowledge of the software development life cycle

Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservice architecture

Experience in Node.js, Salesforce, Java, WordPress, AngularJS or PHP is an advantage

Experience in BI solutions, preferably Qlik Sense, is an advantage

Proactive and dependable team player with strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong problem-solving skills with a high level of ownership and accountability

Candidates with relevant technical leadership experience may be considered for the Technical Lead position

RSHK presents an enticing opportunity with a 5-day workweek and an attractive remuneration package.

Your dedication and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive basic salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits such as medical coverage. We value your professional growth and offer on-the-job training to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Join our team and embark on a rewarding career where work-life balance, financial rewards, and personal development are prioritized. Take the next step and seize this exceptional opportunity at RSHK.