In its corporate culture, Next Digital strives for: - A simple hierarchy - Direct communication, and a high degree of transparency - A challenging working environment where employees are encouraged to tackle challenges through trial and error, as well as assume responsibility for their actions - Flexible working practices that provide room for creativity and the development of individual capabilities.

Next Digital Limited rocks the market with “AppleSpot” (蘋果優惠), which is powered beacon technology, a nearby discount and promotional offers aggregator for Hong Kong readers on the go, all at their fingertips. Riding on "AppleSpot” platform, retailers can subscribe to use the cutting edge Proximity Marketing Service to deliver their promotional coupon offers and timely marketing messages to potential customers based on Beacon technology, bringing traffic and business to your stores once they get near a specific location. By subscribing to "AppleSpot” Proximity Marketing Service, retailers can enjoy the privilege of having brand exposures on both “Apple Daily” APP and “AppleSpot” APP.

"AppleSpot” platform website: applespot.hk

To cope with our "AppleSpot” business expansion, we are looking for a high calibre, energetic & positive candidate to fill the following position:

Position : Software Development Lead / Architect (13 months Salary)

Responsibilities:

• Lead system requirement analysis, design, development, and implementation
• Carry out technical evaluation on infrastructure and systems and be responsible for giving advice on the most suitable platform
• Document and implement high level detailed design specifications
• Gather, organize and analyze information intelligence and technical data
• Work with other developers to set standards and define best practices for coding and design
• Perform design and code reviews
• Evaluate the existing system whether they would be more suitable than building a new system from scratch
• Responsible for overseeing the whole system and be able to tackle urgent system and application incidents
• Communicate with supervisor or project manager either verbally, through email, or by attending team meetings on the status of current projects
• Working with multi-disciplined teams of developers, UX, designers and architects
• Perform any tasks which are assigned by senior management

Requirements:

• Degree Holder in Computer Science/ Information Technology or any related disciplines
• Minimum 5 years' software development experience and at least 2 years' experience in leading development teams
• Proficiency in web and mobile application as well as development in microservices architecture with excellent understanding of coding methods and best practices
• Experience with cloud services (e.g. AWS or Google Cloud)
• Experience with data infrastructure (e.g. Redshift or BigQuery)
• Experience with serverless architecture (e.g. Lambda or Google App Engine)
• Experience with microservice architecture
• Experience with Accelerated Mobile Pages and Progressive Web Apps
• Experience with Google Analytics, Google Analytics 360 Suite, Google Tag Manager, Google Data Studio and A/B Testing is a plus
• Experience with collaborative application development using source control tools and strategies for using source control (e.g. GIT or Bitbucket)
• Knowledge in Node.js, React and Next.js
• Knowledge in RDBMS, Caching, NoSQL, Monitoring, Alerts
• Social platform integration with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and others is a plus
• Strong analytical mindset and communication skills
• Strong in problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical thinking
• Meticulous, proactive and be able to prioritize tasks
• Must be able to work independently, experience working in an agile team is preferred
• Passion with latest bleeding-edge technologies

Remuneration and Benefits:

The successful candidate will be invited to join Apple Daily E-Classified subsidiary company, and will be offered an attractive package, including:

• Competitive salary (13 months salary)
• 5 days work (from 09:30am to 06:30pm)
• 18 days annual leave
• Medical allowances
• Parking space
• Shuttle Bus
• Gym room, swimming pool and basketball court
• Snack buffet and unlimited coffee
• Refreshments such as baked goods and ice cream are also available during the afternoon tea

Interested candidates please apply in STRICT CONFIDENCE with resume and salary expected to: Human Resources Department, Next Media Management Services Limited, 1/F., 8 Chun Ying Street, Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories, Hong Kong or by fax to Ms. Choi at 2623 9312 or use the "Apply Now" bottom to apply the job.

Deadline for Application is 16 February 2019

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