Tech Lead/Senior Software Engineer - Banking

ConnectedGroup Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup Limited seeks a Tech Lead/Senior Software Engineer (Java) to architect and build scalable online banking microservices. You will convert business goals into technical blueprints and deliver robust RESTful APIs with direct AEM integrations.

You will containerize services, automate deployments with CI/CD, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive features while mentoring peers and improving platform reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of development in Java with 2+ years in systems design.
• Hands-on Java/Spring Boot experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience integrating backend with CMS platforms (Adobe Experience Manager or similar).
• Docker and Kubernetes containerization and orchestration experience.
• Proficient with Git and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Security-first approach and rigorous code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement robust Java/Spring Boot microservices for online banking.
• Translate business goals into technical blueprints and scalable software solutions.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend integrations, including AEM.
• Lead code reviews, ensure automated tests, and enforce secure coding standards.
• Containerize services and automate deployments with Docker/Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps to deliver features on time.
• Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to post-incident improvements.
• Document architecture and mentor teammates to improve efficiency.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Adobe Experience Manager

English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager

Job description

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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.