Who we are
OK Systems is a Hong Kong - Nordic startup company founded by industrial automation and supply chain industry experts. We develop technology solutions to make the world's supply chains more traceable, sustainable, and manageable. We want to live in a world where it's easy to buy, make, and maintain reliable and environmentally friendly products, so we're making it happen.
We offer an exciting, open and modern workplace with a Scandinavian company culture, the opportunity to do rewarding work in a small, close-knit team, and a good career path. Our core values are sustainability, equality, and fun.
Job description
Your role is new in the company. You will be working in our head office on-site with our Creative Lead, with remote flexibility.
Your daily activities will include tasks such as:
- recruiting and leading a remote international team of 3-5 designers and developers in making a Progressive Web App (PWA) on time and budget;
- being the architect and establishing a purpose-fit tech stack based on the project requirements;
- developing, testing, and debugging the foundational back-end;
- database design and management; and
- communicating with stakeholders regarding bugs and feature requests
The PWA is a mobile-first, CRM and e-commerce like sustainable sourcing platform for B2B, with elements of big data, machine learning, and AR in the long-term pipeline. It is expected to be launched internationally.
The place of work is Fo Tan, New Territories, Hong Kong. The base salary will be based on meritorious skills/experience. The position also includes medical benefits, travel and phone allowances, and potentially a negotiable bonus programme and/or option pool.
Who you are
You are most likely someone who has a few years of experience in either full stack or back end development of web apps. You have likely been the lead developer on a recent project, or have some other meritorious degree of seniority. You are excited to lead a new, long-term development project in a properly funded start-up run by fellow engineers.
You enjoy interchangeably working independently and with close, small teams.
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science or other related field, or strong track record
- Eligibility to reside and work in Hong Kong
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- At least 5 years of related work experience
- Frontend experience with React, Vue, and/or Angular
- Backend experience with Django, Laravel, Express.js and/or Node.js
- Database experience with common SQL and NoSQL managed systems
- Experience in version control systems such as GIT and SVN
- Experience with API and micro service development
- Experience with AWS, Aliyun, and similar services
Meritorious
- All framework and programming skills in addition to those listed above
- Experience developing for the Mainland China and/or North American market(s)
- Experience developing a cross-platform PWA
- Experience working on fintech or other trade software
- Experience with server side session architectures
- Experience with mobile and/or online game development
- Experience developing with heavy focus on security and data protection
- Letting our CEO win if we play video games
References and a portfolio of previous Java, PHP, and Python work may be requested during interviews.