about the company.

Our client is seeking an experienced Application Architect to lead the design and evolution of in-house web and mobile application platforms. In this role, the right candidate will be responsible for defining the technical vision, architectural patterns, and best practices that drive the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing applications with the team.

about the job.

Partner with other architects on the team to lead the architectural design and technical vision for existing and upcoming web and mobile application projects in the business, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term technology strategy.
Develop and maintain technology roadmaps and architectural blueprints for applications, providing clear technical direction and a framework for development to both the software development team and third-party vendors.
Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and guidelines to ensure consistency, scalability, security, and maintainability across all application development efforts.
Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for application development, considering factors such as performance, security, cost-effectiveness, and ease of adoption.
Effectively communicate architectural concepts, design decisions, and technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Champion architectural and industry best practices, driving the adoption of new technologies and approaches through compelling presentations and clear explanations.

skills & experiences required.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on building high-performance web and mobile applications, combined with at least 1-2 years of dedicated experience as an Application Architect/Software Architect/Solution Architect/Technical Lead or similar role with proven experience defining architectural blueprints and contributing to technical roadmaps.
Demonstrated expertise in designing and building scalable, secure, and resilient applications using modern technologies and frameworks.
Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices), design principles, and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and their relevant services for application deployment, scaling, and management.
Knowledge of payment gateway, loyalty program system or e-commerce is a plus
Strong business acumen and the ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders with a technical or non-technical background, and is able to effectively translating technical concepts into simple language in a multicultural environment.
Proficiency in English and currently based in Hong Kong with a valid work permit is a must; proficiency in Chinese speakiing would be advantageous.
Candidates who are currently holding a Senior Software Engineer or similar title with some architectural design experience will also be considered.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity please don’t delay and click APPLY NOW; or for more information, you can reach out to Kelvin Chu at kelvin.chu@randstad.com.hk with your resume.

application architect (60k - 63k + around 2-months bonus)

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