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Lead Engineer - AI Payments App

bjakcareerHong KongEngineering
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Lead
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Hong Kong, the Lead Engineer position at bjakcareer offers a remote opportunity for an experienced professional to take technical ownership of complex financial systems. This hands-on role is ideal for a driven technologist who enjoys building next-generation products and guiding engineering teams.

Role Overview

The organization seeks a hands-on Lead Engineer to direct the technical design and execution of complex products. The professional will balance architectural decisions with coding tasks, guiding other engineers and driving initiatives from conception to production.

Key Responsibilities

Lead technical design and execution for major features, products, and engineering initiatives.
Design scalable, maintainable, and reliable systems covering backend, frontend, databases, APIs, and infrastructure.
Write code, build prototypes, conduct code reviews, debug issues, and solve production problems.
Make architectural trade-offs and decisions considering speed, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
Deconstruct ambiguous technical and product problems into actionable execution plans.
Establish and maintain high standards for testing, code quality, security, system design, and observability.
Provide clear, actionable feedback on peer code and technical designs.
Mentor engineering staff to strengthen overall technical capabilities.
Identify technical bottlenecks, weaknesses, and risks proactively.
Collaborate alongside product, design, AI, and engineering groups to deliver quality solutions rapidly.
Enhance internal tooling, automation, and development practices to boost team velocity.
Monitor production systems, investigate incidents, and manage post-release reliability.

Requirements

Solid software engineering background featuring extensive experience in building and shipping production systems.
Deep expertise in areas such as distributed systems, frontend, backend, cloud infrastructure, databases, or APIs.
Proven system design and architecture capabilities for complex or high-scale environments.
Active coding skills and a willingness to stay close to implementation.
Demonstrated history of leading major engineering projects or providing technical guidance.
Experience in debugging difficult issues, reviewing code, and working directly with production environments.
Clear communication skills to explain technical decisions and influence cross-functional teams.
Strong product sense linking technical choices to business and customer results.
Capacity to operate efficiently amid ambiguity and take total ownership from definition to production.

Skills and Tools

Backend Development
Frontend Development
Distributed Systems
APIs
Databases
Cloud Infrastructure
System Architecture

About the Company

Established in 2019, the firm operates as a prominent insurance and financial application platform in Southeast Asia, with a mission to help individuals manage, save, and grow their money. The enterprise employs a globally distributed workforce comprising over twenty nationalities working from offices and remote setups.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Lead Engineer position located?

The role is based in Hong Kong and operates as a remote position within a distributed global team.

Is this a purely managerial position?

No, this is a hands-on technical leadership role where candidates are expected to write code, review designs, debug issues, and remain close to implementation.

What language proficiency is required?

Strong English communication is required, as English serves as the primary working language across the global teams.

What does the interview process involve?

The process includes an online assessment or practical task, a technical interview, and a CEO or final round.

How long does the hiring process typically take?

For strong candidates, the organization aims to complete the entire interview process and extend an offer within one week from the start.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official bjakcareer careers page.

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