Hays Recruitment Hiring! Full Time Full Stack Developer - React in Hong Kong - Ricebowl

Your new company

This prestigious MNC Bank is looking for a Full Stack Developer with expertise and experience within Full stack Development and React experience to join its dynamic business here in Hong Kong. The company also possesses the ability to provide you with the resources and training to both grow and succeed within the role while also providing possible avenues for further career development.

Your new role

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications across front-end and backend components.
• Build scalable web applications with React as the primary front-end framework
• Develop backend services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, or .NET
• Contribute to system architecture, including microservices design and distributed systems
• Develop reusable, maintainable UI components using React, TypeScript, and modern state management (Redux, Context API, etc.)
• Implement high-performance interfaces for data-heavy applications (e.g., trading dashboards, research portals)
• Optimise front-end performance, responsiveness, and real-time data rendering
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers (Figma) to deliver production-ready UI
• Design and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices
• Work with messaging systems (Kafka, MQ) for event-driven architecture
• Manage data flows across applications, including integration with trading/risk systems
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB)
• Work closely with front office users (trading, sales, research) to deliver business-critical functionalities
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Collaborate with global teams in Agile/Scrum environments
• Provide production support and ongoing system enhancements

What you'll need to succeed

• 7–10 years of hands-on software development experience
• Strong full-stack expertise with - React.js, JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3

• Backend development experience – Java (Spring Boot) / Node.js / .NET, Microservices architecture and REST APIs

• Database experience – SQL (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL), Exposure to NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)

• Additional exposure – Kafka / messaging systems, Docker / Kubernetes / cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)

• Proven delivery of enterprise-scale applications across frontend and backend
• Strong experience building React-based applications in production environments
• Prior experience in investment banking / financial services / trading platforms preferred
• Strong communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, delivery-driven environments
• Self-driven with an ownership mindset across full-stack delivery

What you'll get in return

• Competitive compensation package

• Further professional growth within the development and banking space

• Stable working culture and environment

What you need to do now

For further details or a confidential discussion on other opportunities in Technology, please contact Justin Dionaldo at Hays on ************* or email ****************************

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