Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end design and implementation of system integration solutions. Oversee integration journeys on various 3rd party APIs and ensure robust connectivity between legacy systems, cloud-native services, and digital platforms. Define and enforce API standards and best practices across the architecture. Architect scalable, cloud-native microservices solutions on cloud platform. Provide guidance on full-stack development projects, ensuring that application, integration, and API layers align with modern architectural principles. Evaluate and implement transformative digital solutions, including API gateways and modernisation initiatives. Manage and mentor an existing team of 2–3 integration and common services engineers, fostering professional growth and high performance. Collaborate with digital PMs and business stakeholders to shape and deliver complex technical projects. Drive cross-functional collaboration and act as a bridge between technical teams and business units. Pioneering technical discussions, sharing your integration philosophy, thought process, and decision rationale. Represent technology discussion in strategic meetings, clearly articulating technical solutions in both Cantonese (preferred) and English. Engage in planning for potentially international travel to align with global project initiatives. Required Qualifications: Around 10+ years of experience in technology leadership with demonstrable hands-on experience in system integration, API development, and application architecture. A strong background in Full-Stack Development, with a solution/application/integration architect skillset. Solid experience in the financial services or insurance space (FSI domain expertise is highly desirable—even if not exclusively in insurance). Proven expertise in API development & gateway technologies. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture. AWS exposure is an added advantage. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation and modernization initiatives. Excellent communication in Chinese (Cantonese / Mandarin) and English, clarity, and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts confidently. Experience managing teams and mentoring talent, with a clear vision for technical leadership. If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please submit through "Apply Now" or send your resume in Word format to
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