About the job
At Kody, we are transforming the landscape of payment processing and financial services. As a rapidly expanding Fintech company, we collaborate with some of the most esteemed brands in the hospitality, food and beverage, and retail sectors throughout Hong Kong, assisting them in modernizing their payment systems, settlements, and digital financial experiences.
Our tech team in Hong Kong operates with the agility of a startup, fostering innovation and a strong focus on product development. We are in search of a Senior Backend Engineer to join our efforts in crafting the next generation of payment and settlement infrastructure.
Why Join Us?
- Engage with industry-leading brands in Hong Kong and beyond.
- Be part of a fast-paced, innovative tech culture backed by a growing international company.
- Work with cutting-edge tools and technologies: Kotlin, Kafka, Kubernetes, Redis, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native frameworks.
- Enjoy a flexible work environment with a passionate, skilled engineering team.
- Access learning and development opportunities, including travel for collaboration with our global tech teams.
Your Role
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our platform, designing and scaling systems that drive Kody’s products, including payment gateways, settlement systems, mobile POS integrations, and financial service APIs.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs (REST/gRPC).
- Contribute to backend architecture and ensure system reliability and scalability.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize performance in production environments.
- Collaborate with product, QA, and frontend teams to deliver robust, maintainable solutions.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code.
- Stay updated with modern backend and cloud technologies.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in backend software development (Kotlin or Java).
- Strong knowledge of microservices, cloud deployment (AWS/GCP), and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
- Proficiency in SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis).
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and event-driven systems (Kafka).
- Solid understanding of APIs (REST, gRPC) and version control (GitHub).
- Experience with agile development processes.
- Fluency in English (Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus).
- Experience in Fintech, payment, or settlement environments is advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a meaningful impact on our work.
- Equity options available.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

