Technical Lead

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Technical Lead to own the technical design and delivery of our backend systems. This role goes beyond hands-on development — you will act as the technical team lead, responsible for system architecture, requirement analysis, task breakdown, code quality, and guiding a team of Java developers from design to production. You will work on both modernizing legacy systems and building greenfield backend services, taking projects from concept through implementation and deployment. The ideal candidate has deep Java expertise, strong architectural thinking, and proven leadership and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Architecture:

• Own backend system architecture and technical design, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability
• Analyse business and technical requirements, propose solutions, and define implementation approaches
• Make key technical decisions and provide architectural guidance to the development team
• Design and implement microservices-based architectures and integration APIs

Backend Development:

• Architect and develop RESTful APIs to support frontend and system integrations
• Design and develop new backend services using modern Java technologies
• Maintain and enhance existing backend features and services
• Design and manage databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle DB) for efficient data storage and retrieval
• Work closely with frontend, DevOps, QA, Product Owners, and Business Analysts

Code Quality & Review:

• Perform thorough code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, performance, and security
• Enforce clean code principles, design patterns, and testing standards
• Ensure completed work meets both technical and business requirements

Documentation:

• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for architecture, code, APIs, and deployment processes

Qualifications & Skills:

• At least 10 years in Java programming and 3 years in leading management
• Strong expertise in Java backend development
• Solid understanding of software architecture and system design
• Hands-on experience with microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
• Proven experience leading or mentoring development teams
• Familiar with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipeline
• Strong ability to analyse requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Excellent communication skills — able to explain technical concepts clearly to both developers and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and quality
• Fluency in written and spoken Chinese is required

Offer:

• Experience a dynamic and team-orientated work environment.
• Opportunities for personal growth and learning.
• An open, inclusive and supportive team where you will be valued, and your suggestions will be welcome.
• 26 days paid holiday per year, in addition to local public holidays.
• Competitive salary.
• Risk Benefits such as pension, Life Assurance (4x annual salary), Private Medical Insurance.
• Team Building activities.
• Local discounts and more...!