Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer - Backend

About the role

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to work on backend systems and infrastructure that power our gaming platform. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend solutions that support our gaming applications and services. Your work will be critical to ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability across our platform, making this a strategically important position within our technology organisation.

What you’ll do

• Perform technical design, development, unit testing to deliver high performance, scalable, stable and reliable software systems.
• Development and implementation of complex business logic.
• Performance tuning, online incidents troubleshooting, and system refactoring.
• Write high-quality, clean, and maintainable code using engineering best practices.
• Continuously improve software development practices and standards.

What we're looking for

• University Graduate in Computer Science, IT or equivalent industry experience.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycles, Git Flow.
• Self-motivated, effective communication skills and be able to work independently.
• Proficiency in SQL database and working knowledge of Redis.
• Hands-on experience in Java Spring Boot application development.
• Experience in Go-Lang is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Micro-Service / event driven architecture is a plus.
• Fresh graduates will also be considered.
• Candidates with more experience will be considered as Senior Software Engineer.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and fast-growing industry, working on impactful projects.
• Opportunities to grow and develop business analysis skills in a structured environment.
• Work closely with experienced professionals and cross-functional teams to gain exposure to different aspects of business and technology.

What We Offer

• Attractive remuneration package with performance-based bonus.
• Flexible working hours, 5-day work week, 14 days+ Annual Leave + Birthday Leave.
• Medical insurance and other competitive staff benefits.
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale, impactful web solutions
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development and learning opportunities

About us

Virtual Gaming Technology is a Hong Kong software development company established in 2016, operating in the software industry with a focus on software development, web and mobile application solutions.

With the openness of the global information technology market expanding on a daily basis, VGT being an IT professional guarantees that our innovative and tailored software solutions to meet the growing demands of the global information technology market.

If this role appeals to you, we encourage you to apply and submit your resume along with links to your portfolio, GitHub, or any published web you’ve developed.