Technical Lead

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

Job summary

TEKsystems in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Tech Lead to guide a new, high-traffic system from design through deployment, with an emphasis on performance, scalability, and collaboration with an established engineering team.

You will drive AI integration efforts, shape architecture, codify best practices, and stay hands-on when needed to unblock the team, while aligning with stakeholders on delivery timelines and business goals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of JavaScript experience with Node.js and React.js.
• Strong foundation in system design and architecture.
• 2+ years in Tech Lead roles guiding engineering teams.
• Hands-on coding experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor an existing team of engineers through the full project lifecycle.
• Design and build a new high-traffic, scalable system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical tasks.
• Provide technical guidance, enforce coding standards, and promote best practices.
• Stay hands-on to unblock the team as needed.
• Coordinate delivery timelines with cross-functional teams.
• Support and drive AI-related initiatives and AI integrations.
• Design and champion cloud-native architectures for scalability and reliability.

Skills

Node.js

React.js

System design

Tech Lead

Cloud platforms

AWS

AI technologies

Job description

• Global MNC
• Large Scale Enterprise
• Latest Technology

Tech Lead - NodeJS / AI

We're partnering with a major company in Hong Kong that is launching a brand-new project, and they're looking for an experienced Tech Lead to join their existing development team.

In this role, you will take the technical lead on building a new system from scratch, one that will need to support large amounts of traffic and deliver high performance. You'll work closely with an established team of engineers while helping to shape the architecture, development approach, and overall technical direction of the project.

In addition, this role will play a key part in supporting the company's AI initiatives, helping to evaluate, design, and integrate AI-powered capabilities into future products and platforms.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and mentor an existing team of engineers through the full project lifecycle
• Design and build a new high-traffic, scalable system
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical tasks
• Provide technical guidance, ensure coding standards, and support best practices
• Stay hands-on where needed to support development and unblock the team
• Work cross-functionally to align delivery timelines and overall project goals
• Support and drive AI-related initiatives, including the integration of AI-powered solutions and emerging technologies
• Design and champion cloud-native architectures to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of JavaScript experience, particularly with Node.js and React.js
• Strong technical foundation with solid understanding of system design and architecture
• 2+ years of Tech Lead experience leading or guiding engineering teams
• Hands-on coding experience is a strong advantage
• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with both tech and non-tech teams
• Passion for building scalable, reliable systems from the ground up
• Experience working with cloud platforms and cloud-native applications
• AWS experience is a strong plus
• Exposure to or interest in AI technologies, Generative AI, LLM integrations, or AI-enabled solutions is highly desirable