Backend Jobs in Hong Kong SAR China
There are 184 open Backend jobs in Hong Kong SAR China on freehire right now. 70 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are java, api and cloud.
Most requested skills
- java 57%
- api 53%
- cloud 43%
- ai 36%
- microservices 31%
- rest 31%
- spring 30%
- aws 28%
How the work is done
- Onsite 42 · 23%
- Remote 19 · 10%
- Hybrid 10 · 5%
Visa sponsorship offered in 50% of the 6 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 65
- Lead 9
- Intern 8
- Junior 3
- Staff 3
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 7
- 11-50 employees 1
- 501-1000 employees 1
- 51-200 employees 1
Backend Software Engineer - AI Finance Agent
Backend engineer building the core systems behind BJAK's AI Finance Agent — reliable APIs, workflows and financial product infrastructure (accounts, transactions, partner integrations, reconciliation) for an AI Neobank spanning insurance, payments, wallet, savings and investing. Remote role, but candidates must already be based in Austria; strong English required.
IT Support Manager & AI Backend Developer
A hybrid role split 50/50 between IT support management and backend development for AI applications. The person manages hardware inventory, troubleshoots Windows/macOS, and administers Azure cloud while building backend systems for in-house AI initiatives using Python or similar languages.
Senior Python Backend Engineer — Legacy Modernization (6-Month)
A 6-month project engagement with We+ Asia supporting a government-led digital transformation initiative in Hong Kong. Day to day you develop, enhance, and maintain Python backend systems and APIs and refactor legacy code in collaboration with analysts and other developers.
Cloud-Native Backend Engineer - Kotlin/Java & Microservices
Design, develop, and operate cloud-native backend services in a microservices architecture for Mox, a digital bank in Hong Kong. Day-to-day work centers on Kotlin/Java development, distributed systems, automated testing, CI/CD, and owning production operations.
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer at Mox, a digital bank in Hong Kong: build and run cloud-native backend services in Kotlin or Java, developing RESTful APIs and event-driven microservices, with CI/CD, container-based deployment, monitoring, and production ownership ('you build it, you run it').
Backend Engineer - Build Scalable HR Cloud Apps (Laravel)
Build web services and wire UI to server-side logic for HerdHR's cloud-based HR software platform using PHP and Laravel. A hands-on backend role in Hong Kong focused on modern PHP, debugging under deadlines, and shipping secure, reusable code in a fast-paced startup.
Senior Backend Engineer
Join us in scaling and evolving a digital bank using cloud-native technologies. We’re a high-performing team solving exciting problems and delivering high-quality products in small, interdisciplinary teams. We are…
Senior Backend Engineer
Senior Backend Engineer at Mox Bank (digital bank in Hong Kong) building and running cloud-native backend microservices: developing Kotlin/Java RESTful APIs and event-driven services, deploying via containers and CI/CD, and owning production monitoring and incident response.
Security-Focused Backend Engineer (Go/Python/Rust)
Combuilder Pte Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking a software engineer to develop and maintain security-sensitive, network-facing applications. You will work with Go, Python, NodeJS and/or Rust, and collaborate with security,…
Backend Engineer
Responsibility The Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure backend services that power digital products. The role requires expertise in software engineering…
Senior Backend Java Engineer – Global Exposure, Microservices
HR Plus is hiring a Senior Backend Java Engineer in Hong Kong to build and maintain scalable backend systems for a global platform, focusing on performance and reliability. Core stack: Java with Spring, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud microservices.
Senior Backend Java Developer (up to 50k, quick application progress, global exposure)
Senior Backend Java Developer at an advertising-technology startup in Hong Kong, building the entire backend system from scratch — designing, testing, and optimizing Java services using Spring, Kafka, Redis/Oracle/GaussDB, microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes. Pays up to HK$50k/month with double pay, bonus, and medical insurance.
Real-Time Audio Backend Engineer (AI)
Backend engineer at Wati, a WhatsApp-first conversational growth platform, building and optimizing real-time audio/video streaming services with an AI focus to deliver high-quality, low-latency conversations for global customers. Core tech: WebRTC, SIP, RTP.
AI-Driven Backend Engineer — AWS, Python/Java
ET NET LIMITED is hiring an Analyst Programmer in Hong Kong to design AI-powered features and scalable server applications using Python and Java, while architecting AWS infrastructure for reliable deployment. The role works with the BA team to gather requirements and emphasizes AWS Bedrock and Dify.
APAC Risk Tech Python Developer – Backend & Dashboards
A Python developer in Hong Kong's Risk Technology team at a global investment firm, owning backend services, APIs, risk dashboards, and data pipelines for APAC post-trade risk and portfolio workflows while collaborating with UK and US teams.
Backend Engineer (Engineering Team)
Backend Engineer developing cloud-based HR software using PHP Laravel. The role involves building web services, integrating UI with server-side logic, and designing database schemas to automate HR tasks like payroll and recruitment.
Lead Backend Engineer – Matching Engine & OMS (C++ / Rust / Go)
Lead backend engineer building and optimizing the core matching engine and order management system for a digital asset exchange in Hong Kong. Day-to-day work centers on low-latency, high-concurrency systems in Go/C++/Rust, plus risk/margin/liquidation logic, FIX/WebSocket market-maker connectors, and event-sourced data integrity using Redis, Kafka, gRPC, and PostgreSQL.