- Senior Software Engineer (React / Next.js)
- Hong Kong
- Comp: HKD 850k
- HKD $1.1mn
Our client is a global asset management firm serving institutional and high-net-worth investors. Their technology is built on a proprietary, cloud-native platform, supported by a lean, high-impact engineering team where individuals have real ownership and visibility.
They are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to build and evolve production applications using React and Next.js . This is a product-facing role requiring strong hands-on capability, sound technical judgment, and the ability to deliver clean, maintainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and improve web applications using Next.js, React, and Node.js
- Own features end-to-end (design, build, test, release, iterate)
- Design clean, maintainable solutions aligned with framework best practices
- Work with APIs, data flows, and application architecture effectively
- Balance speed, quality, and simplicity in delivery
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Communicate clearly with global teams and London-based stakeholders
- Maintain high code quality through reviews, testing, and pragmatic decision-making
- Use AI tools productively while applying strong independent judgment
Requirements
- 5+ years software engineering experience
- Strong hands-on experience with React and Next.js (production environments)
- Solid understanding of Node.js, APIs, and modern web architecture
- Experience building scalable, maintainable applications
- Strong debugging, testing, and performance optimisation skills
- Ability to work within and improve existing systems without over-engineering
- Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement experience
Nice to Have
- Experience with MongoDB, Tailwind CSS
- Background in financial services, asset management, fintech, or capital markets
Profile
- Product-minded engineer with strong ownership
- Pragmatic, detail-oriented, and delivery-focused
- Comfortable balancing technical decisions with business context
