Web Developer (JavaScript/React, Python/PHP)
Hypebeast
Full-time
On-site
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. Founded in 2005, it became a publicly listed company in 2016, and today boasts a global readership across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and more. The Group has expanded its publishing brands to a wider scope, encompassing Hypebeast and its multiple content distribution platforms, creative agency Hypemaker, e-commerce and retail platform HBX, distribution and merchandising segment Hyperoom and food and beverage destination Hypebeans.
Hypebeast is seeking a passionate and talented Web Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and enhancing our web applications, with a primary focus on front-end development using React and Next.js. You'll also bring your expertise in back-end technologies, specifically Python or PHP, to contribute to full-stack development efforts.
We value individuals who are strong communicators, quick learners, and adept at problem-solving. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical proficiency and business acumen.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React and Next.js.
- Contribute to back-end development using Python (FastAPI) and PHP (Symfony).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to define, develop, and deliver features.
- Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends and technologies, including Tailwind CSS.
- Mentor junior developers and share best practices.
- Contribute to improving development processes and workflows.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of professional experience in web development.
- Expertise in frontend development using JavaScript/TypeSscript, React (with Next.js) and CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
- Strong experience with either Python (with framework like FastAPI) or PHP (with framework like Laravel or Symfony).
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, BigQuery).
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and development.
- Understanding of web security best practices.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Excellent English communication and collaboration skills; Chinese language proficiency is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with performance optimization techniques.
If you think you’ve got what it takes, please provide your cover letter, CV and expected salary.
This position is based and located in Hong Kong. Candidate must be eligible to work in Hong Kong.
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