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Our client is seeking a seasoned Engineering Lead to spearhead their software engineering squads, delivering high-quality functionality for their business. This role offers the opportunity to create and maintain technical architecture documentation for solutions, uphold development standards, and partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into consumable technical stories and software solutions.

Engineering Lead

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Hong Kong

Keywords: Engineering, Lead, Software Development, Technical Architecture, Java, Microsoft Technology Stacks, Angular, SQL Server, Microservice Architecture, Docker & Kubernetes, Azure, DevOps/CI/CD, ELK and Prometheus

Our client is seeking a seasoned Engineering Lead to spearhead their software engineering squads, delivering high-quality functionality for their business. This role offers the opportunity to create and maintain technical architecture documentation for solutions, uphold development standards, and partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into consumable technical stories and software solutions. Based in the vibrant city of Hong Kong, this contract position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take their career to the next level.

  • Lead software engineering squads in delivering high-quality functionality.
  • Create and maintain technical architecture documentation for solutions.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical stories and software solutions.

What you'll do:

As an Engineering Lead, you will be at the forefront of leading software engineering squads, delivering top-notch functionality for our client's business. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining technical architecture documentation for solutions while upholding development standards. Your role will involve partnering with business stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into consumable technical stories and innovative software solutions. You will also participate in solutioning and estimation activities for deliverables, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget. Leading a team of talented software developers, you will guide them in building quality software solutions aligned to architecture guidelines. Additionally, you will deep dive on technical solutioning or troubleshooting with the Tech Leads and Squads as required.

  • Leading software engineering squads in delivering functionality for the business.
  • Creating and maintaining technical architecture documentation for solutions.
  • Upholding development standards and tooling for the squads.
  • Partnering with business stakeholders to translate business requirements into consumable technical stories and software solutions.
  • Participating in solutioning and estimation activities for deliverables.
  • Leading a team of software developers to build quality software solutions aligned to architecture guidelines.
  • Deep diving on technical solutioning or troubleshooting with the Tech Leads and Squads as required.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Engineering Lead role will bring over 15 years of hands-on, full-stack development experience using Java and Microsoft technology stacks. You will have a deep understanding of SQL Server, including database design models and performance optimisation. Your experience in Angular for front-end development, including Single Page Application and Micro-Frontends, will be crucial in this role. You will have demonstrated experience developing REST based APIs using Microservice architecture and Open API Specification. Your ability to containerise applications using Docker & Kubernetes, along with your previous experience with cloud solutions (Azure preferred), will be highly valued. Additionally, you will have experience configuring DevOps/continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Git, Jenkins and/or Maven. Your familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as ELK and Prometheus, along with your knowledge of secure SDLC and application security & compliance, will set you apart.

  • Over 15 years’ hands-on, full-stack development experience using Java and Microsoft technology stacks.
  • Experience in Angular for front-end development including Single Page Application and Micro-Frontends.
  • Deep understanding of SQL Server, including database design models, database performance optimisation.
  • Demonstrated experience developing REST based APIs using Microservice architecture, Open API Specification.
  • Experience in containerising applications using Docker & Kubernetes.
  • Previous experience with cloud solutions (Azure preferred) along with experience configuring DevOps/continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using tools such as Git, Jenkins and/or Maven.
  • Experience in monitoring and logging tools such as ELK and Prometheus.
  • Experience with secure SDLC and application security & compliance.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global leader in their field, known for their commitment to innovation and quality. They offer a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and provides ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Their inclusive culture values diversity of thought and ensures every team member has a voice. They believe in investing in their employees' professional development to keep them at the forefront of the industry.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link! Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Tech & Transformation

Focus: Software Engineering

Industry: IT

Salary: HKD100,000 - HKD120,000 per month

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Location: Central and Western District

Job Reference: SVVWKR-0306018E

Date posted: 8 May 2025

Consultant: Vivian Tsang