About us
First Digital is a digital asset focused trust, custody, financial technology company at the vanguard of the emerging digitalization of assets, where the full value for your worldly assets can finally unite like other digital data. Our best-in-class custodian and near-banking layer enables previously unattainable options for payments, asset management and access to products that can help enhance financial inclusion.
Our infrastructure – including FDUSD, Asia’s 1st home grown blockchain-based USD stable-coin – Developed to help economies, institutions and developers gain access to technology breakthroughs and capitalize on the digital evolution of finance, trust, and technology.
What First Digital is looking for?
We are looking for a Software Engineer that’s passionate about the latest technology and building best-in-class products, in a team setting. We’re looking for someone who is self-motivated, able to work within the product team and interact with other departments with little oversight.
Responsibilities
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Develop quality software, build innovative solutions capable of delivering excellent user experience for financial custody and settlements.
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Work with team to develop enhancements and major features to support product vision, contribute to new services to retain existing clients and attract new customers.
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Refactor code to fix system issues and improve performance, contribute to maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
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Meet team’s definition of done (meet acceptance criteria, pass code review, implement tests, etc.).
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Actively participate in requirements design and refinement process.
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Assist DevOps team and stakeholders prepare for smooth releases.
Requirements
- Must have expert-level Angular mastery, including technical design, implementation, and ability to bob and weave between usage of different advanced Angular concepts. 7+ years of experience with modern TypeScript frameworks (Angular, React, etc.). Candidates with less experience will be considered for an intermediate position.
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Fluent in English.
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Excellent at analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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Self-driven, able to communicate within a team and work independently.
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Passion for continuous learning and growth.
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Familiar with Agile principles and values.
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Experience working with version control (Git) and other basic development tools.
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Experience working with REST APIs.
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Experience with modern CSS and component libraries (Bootstrap, Material, etc.).
Nice to Have
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Experience working in a startup / fintech.
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Experience working in a Scrum Team.
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Experience with automated testing (Jasmine, Karma).
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Familiar with responsive design, i.e. mobile first.
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Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
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Familiar with CI/CD (Github Actions, etc.) and cloud computing (AWS).
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Domain knowledge in virtual assets or finance (DeFi, NFTs, payments, wealth management).
#LI-Onsite
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. First Digital Trust reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
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What We Do
First Digital is your trusted guardian delivering next-generation financial services for global businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital asset economy.
First Digital specialises in providing bespoke multi-asset Custodial, Trust, Payments and Stablecoin solutions to businesses, financial institutions and family offices navigating the next frontier in finance.
MULTI-ASSET CUSTODY & SAFEKEEPING
Fortify your treasury operations with First Digital's multi-asset custody solutions—streamlined for global reach, rapid settlement, and a host of value-added services.
STRUCTURED TRUST & ADVISORY
Unlock a wealth of financial engineering and strategic regulatory expertise with tailored structuring and consulting services.
STABLECOIN SOLUTIONS
Optimize your financial operations by harnessing the power of our deeply liquid and zero-fee stablecoin portfolio. First Digital is the home of FDUSD, a fully backed stablecoin issued out of Asia.
PAYMENTS AND SETTLEMENTS
Streamline everyday expenses, cross-border payments and global payroll and enhance your financial fluidity.
WHO WE SERVE
Headquartered in Hong Kong and with a presence in the UK, Middle East, Singapore and Malaysia, First Digital’s clients comprise regulated financial institutions and fintech innovators including blockchain start-ups, money service businesses, token issuers, market makers, digital asset exchanges and family offices.
OUR COMMITMENT TO REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Fully aligned with Hong Kong’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance, First Digital is licensed under the Trust Ordinance Section 8 of Hong Kong, is SOC1 Type 2 and SOC2 Type 2, ISO 27001 Certified as well as FATCA and AEoI Compliant.
Get in touch for your multi-asset servicing needs:
https://1stdigital.com/contact-us/