Backend Jobs in Hong Kong SAR China
There are 157 open Backend jobs in Hong Kong SAR China on freehire right now. 31 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are java, api and cloud.
Most requested skills
- java 54%
- api 45%
- cloud 34%
- microservices 28%
- ai 25%
- kafka 22%
- aws 22%
- redis 22%
How the work is done
- Remote 15 · 10%
- Onsite 9 · 6%
- Hybrid 5 · 3%
Visa sponsorship offered in 67% of the 9 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 67
- Staff 8
- Junior 4
- Lead 3
- Intern 1
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 17
- 501-1000 employees 4
- 11-50 employees 1
Senior Backend Java Engineer - Microservices & Cloud
Senior Backend Java Engineer designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable backend services using microservices, REST, Java 17+, Spring Boot, Cloud, Docker, and Kubernetes with a test-driven development approach.
Backend Java Developer (Kafka)
Backend Java Developer designing and building scalable microservices and APIs using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Kafka for a tech company in Hong Kong.
Senior Backend Engineer (Trading Infrastructure)
This role involves architecting and optimizing the core matching engine and order management system for a centralized crypto exchange. The engineer will focus on high-concurrency, low-latency performance using Go, C++, or Rust, while managing risk logic and liquidity integrations.
Data Backend Engineer: Build Scalable Pipelines
The Data Backend Engineer will build and maintain large-scale data infrastructure and pipelines to support platform analytics. The role requires 2-4 years of experience with Python, Java, or Go and proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
Java Backend Engineer for Insurance Microservices
The Java Backend Engineer will design and maintain secure, scalable microservices for insurance policy management, claims, and billing using Java 11+. The role involves building RESTful APIs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize database performance.
DeFi Backend Engineer — Node.js, TypeScript & GraphQL
Venus Labs is seeking a Backend Engineer to build and maintain the server-side infrastructure for their DeFi money market protocol. The role involves designing scalable APIs, optimizing databases, and integrating with blockchain smart contracts using Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
Backend Engineer — AI Infra & Scalable Systems
Video Rebirth Limited is hiring a backend engineer to build and optimize AI infrastructure, data preparation systems, and cloud environments. The role involves collaborating with researchers to support the training and deployment of AI models.

Backend Engineer: Scalable Cloud Microservices (Kotlin/Java)
Backend Engineer designing, scaling, and maintaining cloud-native banking microservices using Kotlin/Java, Kafka, and AWS with container orchestration.
Backend Engineer
The Backend Engineer will design and maintain video-generation production systems, data preparation infrastructure, and model training pipelines. The role requires expertise in Java/Python, distributed systems, and cloud platforms like AWS or Alibaba Cloud.

Backend Developer
The Backend Engineer will design and maintain scalable, cloud-native microservices for banking applications using Kotlin or Java. The role involves working in cross-functional teams to manage event-driven systems, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines.
Golang Backend Engineer - High-Throughput Trading
This role involves designing and maintaining high-throughput, performance-sensitive backend services for a global buy-side firm using Golang. The engineer will focus on building APIs, event-driven components, and improving system observability and automation.
Java Backend Engineer — Spring Boot (Fintech)
Captiare Limited is hiring a Java Backend Engineer to develop scalable fintech solutions using Spring Boot, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes.
Android & Backend Developer — Robotics
Full Stack Software Engineer building and improving the dashboard UI and backend for a commercial autonomous cleaning robot, primarily using React and Next.js with REST API, Supabase, and Microsoft Graph integrations.
Senior Backend Engineer, Card Platform & Payments
Reap is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to build and maintain card transaction, fraud detection, and lifecycle management services using TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS.
Senior Java Backend Engineer - Crypto Lending
Senior Java backend engineer building core crypto lending infrastructure—collateral management, liquidations, interest calculations—and integrating with blockchain networks and traditional financial systems using Java, Spring, and Kafka.
Tech Lead Platform Team Backend-Focused
Lead a backend-focused platform team architecting system integrations, APIs, and AWS infrastructure while mentoring engineers and setting technical standards.