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Backend Developer (eCommerce)

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Backend Developer (eCommerce)

AS Watson Retail (HK) Limited
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Job Highlights

  • A key role in the development team to deliver digital solutions projects
  • System analysis, design, coding, testing & support for backend development
  • Apply expertise in microservices architecture and cloud technologies

Come and join a Winning Team

Be remarkable. Be yourself.

Why Should You Join Us?

At AS Watson, we believe in our people, in teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our award-winning international family with 16,800 O+O stores across 30 markets in Asia and Europe, the AS Watson family welcomes you…

You can enjoy :

  • Conveniently located in Whampoa, less than 5 min. walk from MTR

  • Cozy office with contemporary design

  • Comprehensive Medical and Life insurance coverage, including your spouse and children

Role Purpose:

You will be responsible for managing and developing the retail online platforms and to drive improvement projects in our Asia businesses.

A typical day in this Role:

  • Play a key role in the development team to manage and deliver digital solutions projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.

  • Perform system analysis, design, coding, testing, documentation, and ongoing support for backend development in e-Commerce systems.

  • Work closely with UX design, QA teams, and business users to ensure high-performing, scalable, and reliable digital solutions.

  • Apply expertise in microservices architecture and cloud technologies, including Kubernetes (K8s) and Quarkus, to build scalable and resilient applications.

  • Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues efficiently.

  • Design, develop, and integrate RESTful APIs, third-party services, and message queuing systems like Apache Kafka to enhance system interoperability.

  • Optimize applications for enhanced performance and scalability using tools such as Apache Maven/Gradle for build automation and Docker/Kubernetes for containerized deployments.

This job is a good fit for You if:

  • You are a BIG PICTURE THINKER. You are a big fan of brainstorming and collaborative idea generation. You stay up to date on trends and are always open to new possibilities.

  • You are a COMMUNICATOR. You have an ability to pick up on people’s underlying motivations and these insights makes you persuasive and inspiring.

  • You are an EVALUATOR. You analyze information and ideas both from within and outside the team and study your feasibility in terms of the team’s objectives.

  • You are a PROBLEM SOLVER. You make decisions based on evidence-based opinions.

Success will depend on:

  • Academic background in IT, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

  • Previous experience in IT programming or e-Commerce system development, preferably in the retail industry. Strong technical candidates without retail experience will also be considered.

  • Proficient in Java, Python, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.

  • Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Aspect-Oriented Programming.

  • Knowledge and experience in SAP Hybris / SAP CX Commerce is a significant advantage.

  • Experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, as well as working with message queuing systems like Apache Kafka.

  • Hands-on experience with Apache Maven/Gradle for project dependency management and automation.

  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized application deployment.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural e-Commerce environment with competing deadlines

  • Excellent collaboration and teamwork abilities, with experience working alongside front-end developers, system architects, and other stakeholders.

  • Excellent in both oral and written English and Cantonese.

What is holding you back?

Don’t miss out on this great chance to shape Your life!

Apply Now!

Interested parties, please send your resume with current and expected salary package to our Company’s email.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant/ similar posts within the AS Watson Group.

More Information

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Benefit
  • Family medical plan
  • Medical plan
Job Function
Location
  • Hung Hom
Work Model
  • On-site / At the workplace
Industry
Employment Term
  • Full-time
Experience
  • 1 year - 5 years
Career Level
  • Non-management level
Education
  • Degree
Overview

AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is operating over 16,900 stores under 12 retail brands in 30 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2023, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$23 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

Together with our 12 retail brands including Watsons, Kruidvat, Trekpleister, Superdrug, Savers, Rossmann, Drogas, ICI PARIS XL, The Perfume Shop, PARKnSHOP, FORTRESS and Watson’s Wine, we set O+O (Offline Plus Online) as the new standard for retail. O+O is more about creating an integrated offline and online experience to better serve customers’ needs through digital transformation, that enables them to shop across any channel, anytime, anywhere. Every day, we work towards a clear purpose: To put a Smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow.

Our success depends on our people staying ahead of the game. We believe that our attitude to teamwork and our encouragement for your personal growth comes shining through everything we do. We also know that our success as an employer isn’t just about influencing you on why you should join our business. It’s about asking you to imagine where it could take you.

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