Technical Lead

Diginex Singapore; Hongkong; On-site; HKD 622,568 - 778,210; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A progressive RegTech firm in Hong Kong is looking for a Technical Lead to help design and build robust systems addressing critical ESG challenges. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with Node.js, solid proficiency in TypeScript and Nest.js, and be a visionary leader capable of managing teams. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on sustainability and have opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and testing Node.js applications with modern JavaScript.
• Experience with microservices using gRPC communication protocols.
• Ability to integrate frontend frameworks with backend services.

Responsibilities

• Guide teams to build scalable and maintainable systems.
• Define technical vision and strategic direction of projects.
• Navigate conflicts within the team and with stakeholders.

Skills

Node.js applications design

TypeScript proficiency

Nest.js framework knowledge

Kubernetes or similar orchestration tool

CI/CD implementation

PostgreSQL expertise

Redis proficiency

Version control with git

Agile methodologies

Job description

About Diginex

Diginex is a sustainability RegTech company helping organisations to address the world’s most pressing 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 businesses who want to do better with the tools that both help them be more responsible, and to realise the commercial benefits of ESG, including greater efficiency, reduced corporate risk, and increased ability to attract and secure sustainable finance. By using its impact technology to understand their operations with help of reliable data, organisations can future proof their business models and accelerate growth, while contributing to a better future.

Tech 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.

Technical responsibility:

• 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 also defining the technical vision and strategic direction of projects to align with business objectives.
• Visionary Leader: You not only manage your team but also 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 that decisions are made collaboratively while maintaining project 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 key performance indicators (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 overall business goals and enhance user satisfaction.
• Crisis Management Specialist: You are adept at navigating high-pressure situations, effectively managing crises that may arise during development. Your ability to remain calm and make strategic decisions ensures that the team stays focused and productive, even in challenging circumstances.
• Fantastic communication skills. You're able to articulate what you're working on and why to the team in a clear and structured way.
• Not afraid to dive into other’s code, refactor and rewrite if it’s best for maintenance and end user
• Eye for good software engineering practices (E.g, experience in dealing with bad code and improving or 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, but also in that our ears are always open to any 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, that’s why recruitment decisions are only based on your experience and skills. We value your ability to problem solve and build amazing things so we welcome applications for everyone – regardless of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.