Software Engineer (Web)

OpusChat is a privacy-focused chat app which seamlessly integrates multiple personas into a single account. You may create or destroy personas as you wish, associate friends and acquaintances with your various personas, and assign specific preferences to them based on your privacy requirements.

OpusChat runs on our massively scalable cloud platform designed to efficiently support high transaction rates from millions of users at a very low running cost. We build and optimise everything in house - from server infrastructure to the mobile/desktop clients.

We are looking for technologists to join our core team to invent and develop core features and solve technically challenging problems in areas of distributed and mobile computing.

Software Engineer (Web)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development life cycle of the OpusChat web client and other web products
• Collaborate with other team members to discuss requirements and meet project timelines

On-the-job training is provided and you will have the opportunity to progress to a senior developer or lead role in the long term.

Responsibilities

• Diploma/Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with no less than 2 years of relevant experience in software development
• Experience with web application development using React and Node.js
• Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Familiarity with Next.js
• Knowledge of UI component libraries such as Material UI
• Have a solid understanding of common design patterns, data structures and algorithms
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working level of English

Benefits

• Competitive salary, ranging from HK$18,000 to HK$30,000 depending on experience and skills set
• 5-day work week
• 15+ days annual leave (up to 20 days)
• Medical insurance
• Company outings

We offer a cheerful and enjoyable working environment. We promote openness and respect. You will work with the hardware of your choice. If you would like to work in a non-political and technically focused company, we would love to hear from you.

We will only accept candidates who are allowed to work in Hong Kong without any visa requirement.

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