Software Engineer - Backend

Gfi World; Tsuen Wan; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfi World in Hong Kong is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to own server-side development, design robust REST APIs, and manage database integration for mobile and web platforms.

You will work with Product Managers and Frontend teams to define APIs, participate in coding, testing, and documentation, and continuously adopt new technologies to improve development efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or above in Engineering/Technology.
• Solid OOP concepts.
• Experience with API design and implementation.
• Experience in Agile and Jira.
• API documentation.
• Self-starter, fast learner, organized and detail oriented with strong communication skills.
• Work experience in F&B firms or related projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Development of backend web services, REST APIs, and databases to serve our Mobile and Web frontend.
• Work closely with the product management team on the requirement gathering and analysis.
• Collaborate with the frontend development team to define API for frontend use.
• Participate in coding, testing, and preparing documentation for various products.

Skills

OOP concepts

API design

API implementation

Agile practices

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

Jira

Job description

About the job Software Engineer - Backend

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Collaborate with tech teams to analyse new feature, design, and ship new features
• Work closely with Product Manager, Product Designer, Front end developers
• Fully responsible for server & database development in the team
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Development of backend web services, REST APIs, and databases to serve our Mobile and Web frontend
• Work closely with the product management team on the requirement gathering and analysis
• Collaborate with the frontend development team to define API for frontend use
• Participate in coding, testing, and preparing documentation for various products

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Bachelors degree or above in Engineering/Technology
• Solid OOP concepts
• Experience with API design and implementation
• Experience in Agile and Jira
• API documentations
• Self-starter, fast learner, organized and detail oriented with strong communication skills
• Work experience in F&B firms or related projects is a plus