Tech Lead/Senior Software Engineer - Banking

ConnectedGroup; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup is hiring a Tech Lead/Senior Software Engineer (Java) to architect and build robust online banking backend services. You will design scalable Java microservices, develop RESTful APIs, and integrate with enterprise CMS like Adobe Experience Manager, while containerizing apps with Docker/Kubernetes.

You will drive quality through automated tests, code reviews, and security-first practices, collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring peers to elevate performance and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java development and 2+ years in systems design.
• Strong Java/Spring Boot expertise with microservices and memory management.
• Experience integrating backend with CMS platforms like Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Containerization with Docker/Kubernetes and Git-based CI/CD.
• Commitment to secure, testable code and rigorous code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable Java microservices powering online banking.
• Translate business goals into clear technical designs and blueprints.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend integrations, including AEM.
• Lead testing, code reviews, and secure coding practices.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps; support on-call incidents.
• Document architecture and mentor teammates to improve delivery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

Adobe Experience Manager

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Tech Lead/Senior Software Engineer(Java)Banking/Hybird

Duties

Architect, write, and sustain robust, scalable Java and Spring Boot microservices powering online banking solutions.

Convert business goals and functional specifications into clear technical blueprints and resilient software using core Java data structures (e.g., HashMaps) and efficient cache management strategies.

Construct and maintain RESTful APIs and backend connections, including direct integration with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

Implement automated test suites, conduct peer code reviews, and enforce secure software engineering standards.

Containerize applications and leverage Git alongside modern CI/CD automation pipelines for deployment across Docker and Kubernetes environments.

Partner with cross-functional teams-including product managers, QA, and DevOps-to manage dependencies and drive feature delivery.

Join on-call support rotations to troubleshoot production outages, conduct root-cause investigations, and deploy permanent resolutions.

Enhance platform stability and team efficiency through clear technical documentation, mentoring, and process optimization.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+years of development working experience in Java and 2+ years in systems design.

Solid, hands-on programming expertise with Java and the Spring Boot framework, including deep familiarity with core Java collections (e.g., HashMaps) and memory/cache management techniques.

Demonstrated understanding of microservices architecture, API construction, and complex backend integrations.

Direct experience connecting backend service layers with enterprise CMS platforms (specifically Adobe Experience Manager or comparable tooling).

Practical experience containerizing and orchestrating services using Docker and Kubernetes.

Working fluency with Git workflows and automated CI/CD deployment pipelines.

Dedication to clean, testable code, rigorous code reviews, and security-first development practices.

Sharp analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex operational incidents.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in an English-fluent, collaborative team setup.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical industry experience.