Software Engineer (Ops Tech) - Leading Financial Institution
Summary
Java developer (3–5 yrs) building and running banking backends and Angular front-ends for a global investment bank in Hong Kong: full-lifecycle delivery, CI/CD with Jenkins/GitHub, Linux VM deployments, SQL across PostgreSQL/Sybase/DB2, REST/SOAP integration, and Prometheus/Grafana monitoring. Role placed via recruiter PFCC Group.
Our client is on the lookout for a talented Java Developer to join a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, and wealth management services worldwide. You'll play a key hands-on role in designing, building, testing, and deploying technical solutions to support new business growth and evolving regulatory requirements. Working in an agile, dynamic environment, you will take ownership of full-lifecycle application delivery, optimize system performance, and drive automation across regional platforms.
The team builds and supports high-performance platforms that drive business expansion into new markets (including local banking entities), mitigate operational risk, and streamline enterprise workflows for institutional securities.
Key Responsibilities- Application Development: Design, code, test, and deploy Java backend and Angular front-end applications for business-critical banking systems.
- CI/CD & DevOps: Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub; deploy and support applications on Linux Virtual Machines (VMs) to ensure high availability and performance.
- Data & Integration: Manage relational databases (PostgreSQL, Sybase, DB2) and design scalable REST and SOAP web services for enterprise system integration.
- System Operations: Drive full-lifecycle ownership, including system monitoring (publishing data for Prometheus/Grafana) and production incident response.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Business Analysts, QA, and Operations teams locally and globally to deliver high-quality solutions.
- 3–5 years of hands-on Java development experience with a proven track record in backend solutions.
- Strong SQL proficiency across PostgreSQL, Sybase, or DB2; solid Linux OS experience, including shell scripting for automated deployments.
- Strong grasp of object-oriented programming (OOP), n-tier architecture, and enterprise integration via REST/SOAP web services.
- Practical experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub) and application deployment in Linux environments.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills with a strong collaborative team approach.
- Exposure to Cloud platforms, GenAI, Power Platform, UiPath, or low-code automation tools.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Prior background in banking or financial services technology.
Bridging the Gap Between Vision and Technical Mastery. At PFCC Group, we help organizations scale by integrating cutting-edge AI, optimizing operations, and solving the modern talent puzzle. We connect elite technical talent with high-impact roles at the heart of global financial and technology leaders. Whether it’s building resilient infrastructure or leading digital transformation, we ensure the right minds are paired with the challenges that matter most.