Automation Engineer, Systems & Network Operations

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd is seeking a Digital Automation Engineer in the System & Network Operations – IT team. The role focuses on identifying automation opportunities, designing solutions, and reducing manual processes through digital workflows.

The incumbent will develop using Python/Perl and scripting, with experience in Windows/Linux ecosystems, and familiarity with IaC. 12-month contract with a fast-paced capital markets environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or IT-related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in infrastructure and system programming or scripting; fresh graduates with strong programming experience may be considered.
• Solid hands-on coding and software development experience.
• Experience with system integration coding using Python, Perl, Unix Shell Scripts, Windows PowerShell, Excel Macro, PowerApps, etc.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities by analyzing processes to find inefficiencies suitable for automation.
• Architect, develop, and deploy automation solutions using RPA, scripting, AI, or low-code platforms.
• Replace manual data entry and processing with digital workflows to streamline operations.
• Propose new automation initiatives with cross-functional teams and define scope and timelines.
• Draft business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and proposals to secure funding.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, process maps, user guides, and SOPs.

Skills

Coding experience

Python

Scripting

IaC awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / IT

Tools

Python

Perl

Unix Shell

PowerShell

Excel Macro

PowerApps

ServiceNow

CyberArk

SharePoint

Job description

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd is seeking a Digital Automation Engineer in the System & Network Operations – IT team. The role focuses on identifying automation opportunities, designing solutions, and reducing manual processes through digital workflows.

The incumbent will develop using Python/Perl and scripting, with experience in Windows/Linux ecosystems, and familiarity with IaC. 12-month contract with a fast-paced capital markets environment.