- Could you introduce yourself and tell us about you? Your current / recent jobs and employers? Previous companies and jobs?
He has 5 years of experience in Software Development. He is currently a Systems Developer at a technology solutions firm, his focused is in building and maintaining internal web applications for a US-based client team. His responsibilities include designing backend services, building dashboards, and maintaining data pipelines used by stakeholders. Previously, he was a Software Engineer at a consulting firm serving a US retail client, developing internal tools for HR and workforce reporting. Before that, he started as a Junior Developer at XXXX, supporting a small engineering team on SMB web applications. Overall, has consistently owned features end-to-end, from requirements gathering through deployment and ongoing support. In terms of his achievements, he designed and built an internal Promotion Tracking System for the HR team on his current employer’s US client account, replacing a manual spreadsheet process used across multiple regional offices. The system, built with React, Node.js/Express, and PostgreSQL, logs each employee’s promotion eligibility, review status, manager sign-off, and effective date. He designed role-based access so HR business partners, managers, and senior leadership each see a tailored view of the data. He also added automated email and Slack notifications that trigger whenever a promotion changes stage, and built reporting dashboards on promotion velocity and department-level trends. The system was integrated with the company’s existing HRIS via API, cutting the promotion review cycle from roughly two weeks to under five days. - What skill(s) / experience would you self-describe as strongest or specialist in?
His strongest skills are backend systems development, database design, and building internal tools that turn operational data into clear dashboards for non-technical stakeholders. His stack includes Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), and Python (Django/FastAPI) on the backend, and React with TypeScript on the frontend. He is well-versed in PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, with a strong focus on schema design and query optimization. He is also comfortable working in AWS environments using EC2, RDS, Lambda, and S3, alongside Docker and basic CI/CD pipelines. He is experienced in communicating technical trade-offs clearly to non-technical US stakeholders. He is comfortable with asynchronous communication tools such as Slack, Jira, and Confluence. He also has practical experience managing expectations and deadlines across the time difference between Hong Kong and the US.
Backend systems development, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Systems Developer
Department: HOT HK IT Development
Salary: 50k HKD per month
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RECRUITER SUMMARY
HOT UAE IT Development, Backend systems development, React, TypeScript, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, Systems Developer, 50k HKD
26/06/2026
Candidate Background
Nationality:
Hong Konger
Residence:
Hong Kong
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, XXXX University
Languages:
English – Fluent
Cantonese – Native
Experience:
5+ years of experience in the industry.
Systems Developer at XXXX,
Software Engineer at XXXX,
Junior Developer at XXXX Software Inc.
Motives:
Is actively looking for a new role. Open to Systems Developer, Backend Developer, or Software Engineer roles.
Current Salary:
45k HKD per month
Expected Salary:
50k HKD per month
Notice Period:
Can start immediately
Interview Availability:
Requires a few days notice
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