Senior/ Solution Architecture Lead (Java, Backend)

Morgan Mckinley Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Mckinley Limited seeks an experienced Java Architect to design and evolve large-scale backend systems for a leading FinTech, in an in-house capacity. You will bridge business logic and high-performance services, shaping architecture across multiple squads and guiding AI-enabled development practices.

The role emphasizes system revamps, scalable blueprints, and mentoring 3–4 engineers while maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders in English and Cantonese.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend development with Java and Spring Framework.
• Proven architecture mindset with system revamps or modernization projects.
• Hands-on Kubernetes and container services experience, ideally AWS or Azure.
• Strong PostgreSQL experience; migrating Oracle DB to RDMS is a plus.
• Experience with AI tooling adoption and AI-enabled SDLC.
• Excellent English and Cantonese communication; able to align with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business requirements into scalable backend architecture and blueprints.
• Drive evolution of internal software frameworks and engineering best practices across teams.
• Mentor teams or lead 3–4 engineers, fostering continuous improvement and smart AI tooling adoption.
• Oversee environment provisioning and maintenance to ensure smooth delivery pipelines.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure

PostgreSQL

AI tools & LLM/RAG

English & Cantonese communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems

Tools

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Are you a Java Architect who loves designing large scale backend systems?

A large FinTech pioneer is expanding their core architecture team. This is an in-house role where you will bridge the gap between business logic and high-performance backend systems.

What You'll Do (The Impact):

• - System Design & Evolution: Translate complex business requirements into scalable, high-quality backend architectural designs and end-to-end technical blueprints.
• - Framework Optimization: Drive the evolution of internal software frameworks, promoting engineering best practices and integration standards across multiple project teams.
• - Tech Mentorship: Either start as an individual contributor or a Technical Manager for 3-4 people while fostering a culture of continuous improvement (including the smart adoption of modern AI development tools).
• - Environment Stewardship: Oversee server provisioning, configuration, and environment patching (Physical/VM) to ensure smooth delivery pipelines for dev teams.

What We're Looking For:

• - Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• - The Experience: 6+ years in backend development using Java, best preferred Spring Framework. Demonstrate strong architecture mindset with system revamps or infrastructure modernization track record.
• - Experience in Kubernetes (k8s) and container services, preferrable in AWS/ Azure
• - Strong in RDMS e.g. PostgreSQL (Great if the candidate has experience in migrating Oracle DB to RDMS)
• - Hands-on experience AI tools adoption or facilitate AI-enabled SDLC. Experience with AI coding assistants, enterprise AI platforms, LLM and RAG is a plus
• - The Soft Skills: Strong communication skills in English and Cantonese to effectively align with diverse project stakeholders. Self-motivated and fast-paced.