I'm Jenson Cheung, a seasoned software engineer based in Hong Kong with nearly 20 years of experience in the financial and commercial sectors. I specialize in designing scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, SQL, and microservices, with a passion for delivering reliable, high-performance solutions. I enjoy mentoring teams, improving development practices through Agile methodologies, and leveraging AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and solution quality. I'm driven by solving complex problems and collaborating with cross-functional partners to create enduring software.

Jenson Cheung

I'm Jenson Cheung, a seasoned software engineer based in Hong Kong with nearly 20 years of experience in the financial and commercial sectors. I specialize in designing scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, SQL, and microservices, with a passion for delivering reliable, high-performance solutions. I enjoy mentoring teams, improving development practices through Agile methodologies, and leveraging AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and solution quality. I'm driven by solving complex problems and collaborating with cross-functional partners to create enduring software.

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I’m Jenson Cheung, a seasoned software engineer based in Hong Kong with nearly 20 years of experience in the financial and commercial sectors. I specialize in designing scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, SQL, and microservices, with a passion for delivering reliable, high-performance solutions.

I enjoy mentoring teams, improving development practices through Agile methodologies, and leveraging AI-assisted tooling to boost productivity and solution quality. I’m driven by solving complex problems and collaborating with cross-functional partners to create enduring software.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at OKX
October 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Led development of custodian and settlement solutions with two UK custodians for over 80 institutional clients; partnered with Compliance to achieve VASP regulatory alignment in crypto services; optimized wallet balancing and liquidity through advanced cross-chain swap logic across blockchains; leveraged AI prompt engineering to boost development efficiency and solution quality.
Senior Software Engineer at Ant Group
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2022
Automated payment processes for middle-office operators; integrated 3rd party payment service providers; served as Scrum Master, guiding Agile practices while driving development efforts; re-architected monolithic systems into distributed microservices with multi-threading for performance; delivered high-availability solutions for VIP clients; automated fund flow operations and optimized CI/CD, automated testing, and proactive monitoring to reduce downtime.
Senior Software Developer at StockBolt
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Developed an Android crowdfunding app using Test-Driven Development; built backend systems with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB; acted as Scrum Master and led a team to successful delivery.
Software Developer at V Program
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Delivered web and mobile software development services to design firms; advised SMEs on cost-effective IT solutions and project management; developed a system for a construction auditing client to improve efficiency and accuracy; created a government chemical internal safety app to enhance workplace safety.
Freelance Software Developer at Easy Move Technologies Canada
August 1, 2025 - Present
Advised on software architecture for seamless third-party platform integration; integrated APIs with Transportation Management System (TMS); enhanced client-facing applications and backend business logic; implemented AI solutions to minimize client inquiry friction.
Software Developer at V Program / IT Solutions (Self-startup)
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Web and mobile software development services for design firms; advised SMEs on cost-effective IT solutions and project management; developed a construction audit system to improve efficiency and accuracy; created a government chemical internal safety app to improve workplace safety.

Education

Master’s degree, Computer Science at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science at Hong Kong Baptist University
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2005
Master of Computer Science at The Chinese University of Hong Kong
September 1, 2010 - June 1, 2012
Bachelor of Computer Science at Hong Kong Baptist University
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2005

Qualifications

PMI-ACP – PMI Certified Agile Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025
PMI-ACP – PMI Certified Agile Practitioner
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Other