Backend Developer (Java/Python) - Global Bank - J12808 (Hong Kong)

About the Client: We are partnering with a top-tier global financial institution renowned for its massive data ecosystem and cutting-edge digital initiatives. With a strong commitment to modernizing their engineering landscape, they are investing heavily in data-driven decision-making platforms within their Wealth Management business. This is an environment where technology is viewed as a strategic enabler, offering engineers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects at true enterprise scale.

The Role & Landscape: Sitting at the intersection of data analytics and software engineering, you will be the driving force behind the microservices that power critical sales performance reporting. You will act as the technical linchpin, ensuring complex data flows are translated into secure, scalable solutions.

- Architect, build, and maintain high-performance microservices and RESTful APIs that expose governed metrics to downstream dashboards.

- Integrate complex upstream and downstream data sources, optimizing data access patterns for reporting workloads.

- Implement rigorous security protocols, including OAuth and entitlement-aware data exposure, ensuring strict compliance with financial regulations.

- Collaborate heavily with business stakeholders to refine requirements and map out end-to-end data flows.

What We Are Looking For:

- Experience: 5 to 8 years of dedicated backend engineering and API development experience.

- Core Stack: Deep, hands-on expertise in ONE of the following stacks:

- -Java (Spring Boot) OR

-- Python (FastAPI).

- Data Proficiency: Solid understanding of enterprise relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and analytical data stores, with the ability to troubleshoot complex queries.

- Security & Best Practices: Strong grasp of API security (OAuth, least privilege) and agile engineering practices (CI/CD, Git, testing).

- Domain Knowledge: Previous exposure to the Banking or Financial Services sector is highly preferred, specifically within Wealth Management or data-intensive environments.

- Soft Skills: A self-starter mentality with excellent English communication skills to liaise with global stakeholders.

Why Apply To This Role: This is a rare opportunity to take immense ownership of a high-visibility platform that directly impacts frontline business performance. You will be working with a modern tech stack (including cloud components), tackling complex data integration challenges, and enjoying a collaborative, autonomous engineering culture within one of the world's most prestigious financial institutions.

If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please send your resume in Word format to Danny Kwan at resume(at)pinpointasia(dot)com and put Backend Developer (Java/Python) - Global Bank - J12808 in the subject header. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.