Senior AI Application Developer
A financial institution in Hong Kong seeks a Senior AI Application Developer to supports company’s strategic AI initiatives by designing, developing and deliver production-ready AI applications.
This role focuses on building practical, production-ready AI solutions, either by enhancing existing business applications with AI capabilities or by developing new AI-driven applications and agent-based systems.
Key responsibilities:
As a Senior AI Application Developer, you will build and deliver AI-driven solutions end-to-end, translating requirements into secure, high-performing applications.
- Design, develop, and integrate AI-powered features and agentic applications into enterprise systems to support business functions
- Assemble AI solutions using models, frameworks, APIs, and enterprise platforms to deliver end-to-end applications
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical, application-level AI solutions
- Develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable, reliable AI applications with strong focus on performance, security, and compliance
- Monitor, optimise, and iterate solutions while staying current with AI advancements and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and user experience
Candidate profile:
To excel in this role, you bring software development experience, strong AI, Python and API skills, bilingual ability, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in software or AI application development within regulated environments (financial services preferred)
- Hands-on experience with AI technologies, including LLMs, NLP, or applied machine learning
- Understanding of financial markets, investment workflows, or regulatory and compliance processes
Technical skills
- Strong Python programming with experience integrating APIs and enterprise/cloud services
- Hands-on experience with LLM applications (RAG, agents), prompt engineering, and AI workflows
- Familiarity with AI agents, orchestration logic, and tool-based reasoning
- Strong communication skills to engage both technical and business stakeholders
- Ability to translate business needs into user-focused, functional applications
Personal attributes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese; conversational Mandarin required
- Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative team player
About the company:
A diversified financial services group in Asia offering capital markets and investment solutions, with a strong focus on innovation and client service. It provides a fast-paced, collaborative environment that supports digital transformation and long-term career growth.
Keywords: AI, enterprise applications, agent-based systems, Python programming, large language models, financial services
What’s next:
Join a leading financial services team driving innovation in AI-powered enterprise solutions. Apply now!
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Tech & Transformation
Focus: AI, Data & Analytics
Industry: Financial Services
Salary: HKD70,000 - HKD95,000 per month + Bonus
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Hong Kong
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: 5UPSZB-8977F841
Date posted: 6 May 2026
Consultant: Krishi Shah
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