WeLab - Software Development Lead

• Integrate new technologies and processes into our existing systems
• Supervise optimizations and code refactors
• Enhance our system architecture, integrate cloud technologies, artificial intelligence and machine learning into our product
• Manage technical integration with partners
• Translate business requirements into practical system implementation
• Lead the software development team by setting goals, standards, and mentoring
• Take ownership of given tasks and deliver in highest quality
• Manage project to ensure the software delivery with agile methodologies
• Ensure day to day errors are minimised and addressed with minimal impact to the business
  

• Degree or above in Computer Science / Engineering or related field
• At least 8 years of professional experience in software development
• Skilled in at least one modern programming language (Ruby, Node, Java, Python, JavaScript, C# etc.).
• Candidate with good breadth of experience in multiple technologies, tools, frameworks and processes is highly regarded
• Knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, REST API, SQL or NoSQL databases
• Experienced working with cloud native technologies
• Able to work independently with business owners to understand requirements and deliver high quality software
• Solid understanding of core computer science concepts like algorithms, data structure, software design patterns, OOP, etc.
• Experienced in working in an agile team with software engineering practices like automated testing, test-driven development, continuous integration, etc. is preferred
• Familiar with Windows and Linux
• Good logical and analytical reasoning capabilities
• Team player, multi-tasking skills, can-do attitude and work under pressure with tight timeline
• Fluent in English and Cantonese with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Competitive salary
• Learning and development stipenlind, because we value lifelong learning and believe the best way to invest in our employees is to encourage them to continue to learn
• Work hard and laugh lots (chicken wings and french toast, etc.) with a high-performing, fun and diverse team
• Weekly afternoon teas and fully stocked fridge
• Coffee stipend
• Conveniently located office surrounded by diverse and delicious lunch options
• Lively office with gaming consoles and a ping pong table
• Fun extracurricular activities with your colleagues like hiking, yoga, badminton, wine tasting, dragon boat racing, rock climbing, etc.
• Employee referral bonuses

WeLab is a leading fintech company in Asia with one of the first virtual banks established in Hong Kong. WeLab provides financial services by creating seamless digital experiences to our 36 million customers across Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Indonesia. Our mission is to improve lives through game-changing technology and innovation.

Using its proprietary risk management technology and advanced AI capabilities. WeLab effectively analyses unstructured mobile big data within seconds to provide innovative financial services and offer consumer financing solutions for individual customers. The company also offers B2B solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions, which utilize WeLab’s technology to offer fintech-enabled services to their customers.

WeLab’s investors include Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad, CK Hutchison’s TOM Group, International Finance Corporation (a member of the World Bank Group), Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, Sequoia Capital and ING Bank.