Technical Lead

diginex; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative environment

Job summary

diginex in Hong Kong is looking for a Technical Lead to architect change in the ESG space. You will design and build robust Node.js applications while collaborating across teams to enhance supply chain solutions.

Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience, with deep knowledge in TypeScript and microservices architecture, thrive in a mission-driven company, and enjoy a culture of learning and innovation.

The position offers competitive salary, cutting-edge technologies, and a commitment to personal growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and testing Node.js applications with modern JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with TypeScript and Nest.js framework.
• Proficient in Kubernetes or a similar container orchestration tool.
• Strong expertise with PostgreSQL and Redis.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate frontend frameworks (preferably Vue 3) with backend services.
• Design and implement efficient communication protocols using gRPC for microservices interaction.
• Conduct code reviews, ensure best practices in software development, and maintain high code quality standards.

Skills

Node.js applications

JavaScript

TypeScript

Nest.js framework

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Redis

CI/CD implementation

Agile methodologies

gRPC

Tools

Git

Job description

About Diginex

Diginex is a sustainability RegTech company helping organisations address ESG, climate and supply chain issues, utilising the latest AI technology to create efficiency and increase transparency.

Diginex’s frontier-pushing SaaS products are used by both companies and governments to tackle challenges including supply chain management, labour rights, due diligence, data management and corporate environmental responsibility. Its technology provides tools that help businesses be more responsible and realise the commercial benefits of ESG, including greater efficiency, reduced corporate risk, and increased ability to attract sustainable finance. By using its impact technology to understand operations with reliable data, organisations can future proof their business models and accelerate growth while contributing to a better future.

Technical Lead: Be the Architect of Change in the ESG Space

Are you seeking a new challenge? A place where you can truly make a difference, rather than being just another cog in the wheel? Our accomplished engineering team is searching for someone with your level of expertise to help us reach our objectives.

We’re seeking Technical Leads who have a passion for building robust systems capable of withstanding the test of time. Your work will directly impact day-to-day operations and the lives of consumers in the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) and supply chain sector.

Responsibilities

• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and testing Node.js applications with modern JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with TypeScript and Nest.js framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate frontend frameworks (preferably Vue 3) with backend services.
• Design and implement efficient communication protocols using gRPC for microservices interaction.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes or a similar container orchestration tool.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD implementation.
• Strong expertise with PostgreSQL and Redis.
• Mastery of version control (git), CI/CD tools, and agile methodologies.
• Conduct code reviews, ensure best practices in software development (e.g., unit testing with Jest/Vitest), and maintain high code quality standards.
• Experience with multi-tenancy architecture (a plus).

Who You Are

• Technical Visionary: You guide your team in building scalable and maintainable systems, while defining the technical vision and strategic direction of projects to align with business objectives.
• Visionary Leader: You manage your team and contribute to defining the technical vision and strategic direction of projects, aligning them with business objectives.
• Conflict Resolution Expert: You navigate conflicts within the team or with stakeholders effectively, ensuring decisions are made collaboratively while maintaining momentum.
• Change Agent: You lead initiatives to adopt new technologies and methodologies, guiding your team through transitions while minimizing disruption and maximizing engagement.
• Performance Metrics Advocate: You establish KPIs for your team’s output and quality, regularly assessing progress and making data-driven decisions to improve processes.
• Cross-Functional Collaborator: You build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, ensuring technical decisions support business goals and user satisfaction.
• Crisis Management Specialist: You are adept at navigating high-pressure situations, effectively managing crises that may arise during development and keeping the team focused.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate what you’re working on and why to the team.
• Not afraid to dive into others’ code, refactor and rewrite if it’s best for maintenance and end user.
• Eye for good software engineering practices, including refactoring with good design.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a mission-driven company that’s making a real difference.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

What you can expect from us

We’re dedicated to your personal growth. Our environment is comfortable physically, and we are open to ideas, concerns and questions. We believe that everyone should have pride in their work, taking full ownership of it and its impact.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that the key to our success is employing a diverse team, and recruitment decisions are based on experience and skills. We value problem-solving ability and the capacity to build amazing things, so we welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.