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  • Top-tier Global Financial Services - Lead Software Engineer (Low Latency C++)

    Central
    Permanent
    HK$80,000 - HK$110,000 per month (HK$960,000 - HK$1,320,000 per year)

    As a Lead Software Engineer in this bank, you will develop and enhance high-performance applications while leading technology initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems in a collaborative and fast-paced environment based in Central.

    • Work at the forefront of financial technology
    • Join a world-class engineering culture
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  • Analyst Programmer, System Analyst, Oracle, Oracle EBS, System Developer, Software Engineer,

    Kowloon
    Permanent
    HK$55,000 - HK$73,000 per month (HK$660,000 - HK$876,000 per year)

    An educational institution is seeking an Assistant Application Manager or Technical Lead specializing in JAVA programming and Oracle RDBMS 19c

    • Listed company with stable job security;
    • Group IT Level internal BAU role.
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  • Programmer, Analyst Programmer, System Analyst, Developer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, C/C++, C++ Developer, Trading Platform, Backend Developer, Full Stack Developer, System Developer

    Wong Chuk Hang
    Permanent
    HK$48,000 - HK$55,000 per month (HK$576,000 - HK$660,000 per year)
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    Looking for a skilled and driven Software Developer to become an integral part of the Options Technology Team. In this role, you will contribute to designing innovative solutions for our Options trading operations while assisting in the development, upkeep, and enhancement of a round-the-clock automated trading platform utilized globally;

    • Flexibility, WFH twice in a week;
    • It will provide training from skilled Expert Developer;
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  • Chief Engineer, Principal Engineer, JAVA, JAVA Developer, VP of Engineering, Low Latency, Trading Platform, C/ C++,

    Guǎngzhōu Shì
    Permanent
    HK$100,000 - HK$110,000 per month (HK$1,200,000 - HK$1,320,000 per year)

    The Chief/ Principal Engineer will be pivotal in architecting and developing trading systems for "Equities Products"
    Actively engaging in hands-on development and managing a small team of global team of Java Developers;

    This role requires close collaboration with quantitative Traders, Business Investors, Software Engineers and Product teams to create a highly return, high-performance, low-latency trading solutions.

    • Global Financial Trade Bank regional team;
    • Visa is provided;
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    Kwun Tong
    Permanent
    HK$90,000 - HK$120,000 per month (HK$1,080,000 - HK$1,440,000 per year)

    As the Deputy Company Secretary, you play a vital role in shaping and maintaining the company's governance framework, influencing how the company operates and complies with regulations.

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  • Head of Operations - Top FI Firm!

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$90,000 - HK$120,000 per month (HK$1,080,000 - HK$1,440,000 per year)

    Our client is one of the top FI firms that provides pension and market services solutions. They are currently looking for a Head of Operations to handle operational management and to manage the service delivery team to drive exceptional customer experience to the Funds and its members. The candidate should have 15 years of working experience in operational management with strong leadership experience and ORSO product knowledge within insurance/ FI industry.

    • International and dynamic working environment
    • Competitive packages and benefits
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  • Application System Support - Treasury & Trading Systems

    Central and Western District
    Permanent
    HK$54,000 - HK$68,000 per month (HK$648,000 - HK$816,000 per year)

    We are seeking a highly skilled Level 3 Support Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves providing advanced technical support for critical financial systems, including treasury, trading, and risk management platforms. You will have deep expertise across database administration, server-side infrastructure, and application support in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

    • Required advanced technical support for critical financial systems
    • Work in fast-paced, mission-critical environment
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  • Digital IT Project Manager (Insurance)

    Hong Kong
    Temporary
    HK$45,000 - HK$65,000 per month (HK$540,000 - HK$780,000 per year)

    As a Digital IT Project Manager Consultant, you will manage and oversee project portfolios within the technology department of an insurance company. Focuses on ensuring projects align with business objectives and are delivered efficiently.

    • Act as Scrum Master in the digital project team
    • Consultant background candidate is welcomed
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  • Insurance - Information Security Manager

    Hong Kong Island
    Permanent
    HK$660,000 - HK$816,000 per year
    Work from Home or Hybrid

    The Information Security Manager will oversee the development and implementation of security protocols to protect sensitive data and systems within the company. This role requires a proactive leader with expertise in information security and a strong understanding of compliance requirements.

    • Strategic Impact
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If you’re comfortable with coding, if you understand technological innovations and if you have a systematic approach to problem-solving, you could be the perfect candidate for a Software Engineer job. As the business world gets ever more global and ever more integrated, the role of Software Engineers has become increasingly crucial. This is because a Software Engineer’s job is essential for businesses to run smoothly, where international commerce needs instant communication at all times and with minimal disruptions or friction points. 

What is a Software Engineer? 

Software Engineering is a sub-branch of computer science. A Software Engineer’s job involves dealing with the design, development, testing and maintenance of software. This software is then used by organisations or end-users. Typical examples include word processors, media players and accounting software. A large portion of their day is dedicated to working with code, including writing, testing, deploying and maintaining it

Depending on the nature of the business that you’re involved in, whether as an employee, a consultant or a freelancer, you could be working with computer programs, web applications, video games, mobile apps, mainframes, robots, databases and servers. While a Software Engineer job may sound like a niche role, in many ways it’s an extremely diverse one.
 

Qualities needed to be successful in a Software Engineer job?

As a Software Engineers job involves working with complex technical models and collaborating with multiple departments, such as designers, data scientists and project managers, they need a rare combination of technical and soft skills to become successful. These softer skills include:

  • Ambition and eagerness to do great work as some software can be vital to an organisation’s operations
  • Good communication skills to speak to a variety of stakeholders and team members about software problems and solutions
  • Time management skills as Software Engineers can be pressured to work under tight deadlines, especially in times when software is down and needs fixing. 
  • A keen focus for end-users as they need to think about their wants and needs to solve problems with the software. 

Qualifications and technical skills - How to get a Software Engineer job?

More often than not, securing a Software Engineer job requires a minimum entry-level education, typically involving a bachelor’s degree. As Software Developers deal with numbers, code and highly complex problems daily, common degrees involve computer software engineering, computer science or mathematics. Many Software Engineers also have a master’s qualification.

Those who seek Software Engineer jobs in Hong Kong could come from a variety of backgrounds. For example, previous roles might include:

  • Embedded Software Engineer
  • Software Architect
  • Web Designer
  • Assistant Software Engineer
  • Test Engineer
  • Front End Developer
  • DevOps Specialist
  • Back End Developer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Security Engineer
  • Software Development Manager
  • Programmer

Different employers may look for a varying balance of experience and qualifications, leaning more heavily towards one or the other, but they will all be looking for individuals who can add value to the business.

Furthermore, the following are common technical software engineering skills that are likely needed to secure a Software Engineer’s job:

  • Coding and computer programming (Java, Python, C and C++, JavaScript)
  • Software testing
  • Object-oriented design (OOD)
  • Database knowledge

Duties - The role and responsibilities of a Software Engineer 

There’s probably no such thing as a typical day in a Software Engineer’s job, but there are some duties which are always likely to be part of your responsibilities. They include designing and implementing new systems and networks, monitoring the performance of existing systems, maintaining the integrity of local networks, repairing potential issues, writing operational guides and communicating with colleagues in other departments.

Salary and remuneration - What is a Software Engineer’s salary? 

The exact salary in a Software Engineering role depends on the company and sector. That being said, a Software Engineer's salary in Hong Kong is very comfortable. The higher Software Engineer salaries can be found in key sectors like finance, fintech and telecoms. 

Software Engineering is a job that pays well as it can be considered a hard occupation. It requires creativity and discipline to become successful as every day can be different and challenges are high-pressure. The software can also be extremely complex to solve or work with. Ultimately, skilled and knowledgeable software engineers can be hard to come by as they are highly sought after by top organisations, so these organisations are willing to pay individuals with those skill sets a higher salary and provide extremely attractive job packages. 

Career development - What is the next step after a Software Engineer job? 

As technology continues to grow rapidly, opportunities for Software Engineers in the field are also scaling. The development of softer skills has meant that management roles are open for Software Engineers to jump into. Therefore, a Software Engineer job is a good starting point for later management positions such as a lead developer or Chief Technology Officer. 
 

Software Engineer jobs and more… 

Here at Michael Page, we have access to a wide range of vacancies in Software Engineering, working in a great many sectors of industry such as construction, retail, manufacturing, transport, healthcare, legal, finance and leisure. We support candidates to understand a Software Engineer’s role and responsibilities, along with discussions and guidance on a Software Engineer’s salary. We then help match candidates to their perfect roles. 

To find out about the most suitable roles at the earliest stage, just set up an email job alert with us. And be sure to forward your CV to our team as well.

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