Senior Backend Engineer

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

Senior Backend Engineer | 100% Fully Remote

Job Description:

Location: Fully Remote (Work from anywhere)

Sector: Digital Technology

Tech Stack: Java 17+, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Microservices

The Opportunity

We are representing a forward-thinking technology leader currently scaling their digital engineering hub. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems using lean and agile methodologies.

This is a 100% fully remote position, offering you the flexibility to deliver world-class code from where you work best. You will play a pivotal role in architecting and deploying secure, high-performance systems that redefine the digital experience for millions of users.

The Role

• As a core member of an elite, distributed Scrum team, you will:
• Architect & Innovate: Design and implement scalable microservices using the latest JDK versions (Java 17/21).
• Collaborate Remotely: Partner with cross-functional teams across different locations to build new functionalities and integrate modern DevOps/Cloud practices.
• Maintain Excellence: Take ownership of production systems, conducting root cause analysis and ensuring high-quality delivery through TDD and peer reviews.
• Shape Strategy: Actively contribute to architecture planning and long-term technical roadmaps via proactive digital communication.

Technical Requirements

• Education: Degree in Computer Science or a technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience focusing on Microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Java Expert: Highly proficient in Java 17 or above (experience with JDK 21+ is a significant plus).
• Frameworks: Mastery of Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and RDS (MySQL).
• Testing: Strong commitment to Unit testing and TDD principles.

Who You Are

• An independent professional who excels in a remote environment through proactive communication and clear status updates.
• An analytical thinker who looks at engineering challenges holistically.
• A collaborative peer who values empathy, humility, and positive team dynamics.

Why Apply?

This role offers the perfect balance of high-impact technical work and total location flexibility. You'll be challenged daily to use the latest tech stack in a team that values your technical input, professional growth, and work-life harmony.

Required Skills

• Offers
• Dynamics
• Spring
• Flexibility
• RESTful APIs
• Balance
• Root Cause Analysis
• ROOT
• Analysis
• Ownership
• Unit Testing
• Reviews
• Microservices
• Agile
• Agile Methodologies
• DevOps
• Spring Boot
• Architecture
• Infrastructure
• Kubernetes
• Scrum
• Strategy
• Computer Science

Education

• Docker
• Testing
• MySQL
• Planning
• Design
• Engineering
• Java
• Science
• Communication

Salary Package:

• HK$ 45,000.00 - 65,000.00
• (Hong Kong Dollar)