VP - Java Developer – Global Transaction Banking (Payments & Cash Management)

Societe Generale; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale in Hong Kong is looking for a motivated developer to join the IT team for Global Transaction Banking. The role focuses on designing and maintaining Java microservices and building REST APIs to support critical banking projects.

Ideal candidates will have strong Java skills with Spring Boot, as well as experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and messaging queues like ActiveMQ or RabbitMQ. You will be part of a dynamic team driving transformation projects in the banking sector.

Qualifications

• Strong Java (Spring Boot preferred) experience required.
• Proficient in Unix/Linux systems.
• Expert in Git version control system.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop & maintain Java microservices using Spring Boot.
• Build and integrate REST APIs with messaging queues.
• Contribute to architecture & integration design efforts.

Skills

Java

Unix/Linux

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

DevOps

Messaging systems

Python

Tools

Jenkins

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop & maintain Java microservices (Spring Boot)
• Build REST APIs and integrate via messaging queues (ActiveMQ/RabbitMQ/Kafka)
• Contribute to architecture & integration design
• DevOps automation with Python (e.g., PyInfra) and Jenkins CI/CD pipelines
• Deploy/manage services with Docker & Kubernetes
• Work with PostgreSQL and ensure efficient data handling
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Production support incl. compensated on-calling rotation
• Stakeholder collaboration (BA/PO/Management)
• Lead on code quality, unit tests, Git best practices & documentation
• Vendor management for issue tracking and delivery

Requirements

• Strong Java (Spring Boot preferred)
• Unix/Linux
• Expert Git version control
• Docker & Kubernetes
• Messaging systems (ActiveMQ/RabbitMQ/Kafka)
• PostgreSQL (or similar RDBMS)
• Strong analysis & delivery mindset
• English communication; autonomous & team player

Preferred

• Python for DevOps (PyInfra)
• Jenkins or similar CI/CD tools
• Exposure to banking/payment systems

Department Description

IT team for Global Transaction Banking (Payments & Cash Management) in Hong Kong. The role contributes to major Asia transformation projects replacing existing core banking or enabling new markets using microservices, APIs and modern integration platforms.