Software Engineer - 50k, foreign bank

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications and APIs in a financial services context. You will build scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and modern backend frameworks, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technical solutions.

You will contribute to DevOps and CI/CD practices, work with Docker/Kubernetes, and leverage AWS cloud capabilities in a Linux

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot and modern backend development frameworks.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Good understanding of software development best practices, including testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Comfortable working in Linux-based environments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python.
• Experience with DevOps tooling and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Background in financial services, capital markets, banking, or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications and APIs.
• Build scalable microservices and distributed systems using modern Java technologies.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to deliver technical solutions that meet business objectives.
• Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and technical planning activities.
• Support application deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to automation, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root cause analysis and resolution.
• Promote engineering excellence through knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Skills

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

DevOps practices

Agile delivery

Linux

SQL

Cloud concepts

Python scripting

Architect collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Job description

As a Software Engineer in the financial services industry, you will work within the technology department to develop and maintain software solutions that support business operations.

The organisation is a key player in the financial services industry, located in Hong Kong.

Description

As a Software Engineer, your main responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications and APIs.
• Build scalable microservices and distributed systems using modern Java technologies.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to deliver technical solutions that meet business objectives.
• Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and technical planning activities.
• Support application deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to automation, DevOps, and CI/CD best practices.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root cause analysis and resolution.
• Promote engineering excellence through knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Profile

A successful Software Engineer should have:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot and modern backend development frameworks.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
• Good understanding of software development best practices, including testing, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Comfortable working in Linux-based environments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python.
• Experience with DevOps tooling and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Background in financial services, capital markets, banking, or risk management.