AVP / Associate (Systems Development) – Post-Trade Systems – IT (Permanent/12 months Contract)

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking a highly skilled Java Developer to join IT Post Trade Systems. You will design, implement and support mission‑critical post‑trade software on Linux and cloud infrastructure.

The role requires 10+ years in large-scale systems, strong Java expertise, and experience with microservices, REST APIs, and DevOps tools. You will work with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions in a high‑stakes financial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in software development for large scale, mission critical systems.
• Strong Java proficiency; knowledge of JavaScript and HTML5.
• Experience with Linux, shell scripting, databases and SQL.
• Experience with Microservices, containers and REST API development.
• Familiarity with DevOps SDLC, CI/CD tools (Jira, Git, JUnit, Docker).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Post-Trade Systems software across the full development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver features.
• Ensure solutions meet architecture, security, and performance standards.
• Provide production support and BAU tasks after go‑live.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

HTML5

Linux

Microservices

REST APIs

Cloud

DevOps

CI/CD

Security

Kafka

ActiveMQ

IBM MQ

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Git

JUnit

Docker

Job description

Job Summary

IT Post Trade Systems is responsible for the design, implementation and support of systems for the clearing and settlement of cash equities and derivative products, nominee and depository functions, and collateral and risk management platforms.

This role offers the opportunity to work on mission‑critical systems that underpin Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver innovative, secure, and scalable solutions.

Job Duties

We are seeking a highly motivated Java Developer to join our dynamic IT division. The incumbent will be responsible for IT project implementation and application development on Post‑Trade Systems. The candidate should be an experienced IT professional with experience gained in the implementation of critical application systems on Linux platform and Cloud infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for system design and project implementation activities including the business requirement analysis, resource management, application development and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features.
• Design and implement application that follows project standard technology stacks and meets business requirements with adequate test case coverage.
• Maintain detailed system documentation, including Functional and Technical Specifications, Test Plans for various kinds of testing, and user & operation manuals, deployment procedures as well as contingency procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues reported from system integration tests, business UAT and regression tests in a timely manner.
• Ensure application can meet all necessary technical and compliance requirements such as architecture, security and infrastructure and performance.
• Provide ongoing production support and BAU tasks after go-live.
• Undertake any other assignments and projects assigned by supervisor.
• Track and monitor development progress, and resolve technical conflicts and issues within team.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or above) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in software development in large scale and mission critical systems. Candidates with fewer years of experience but strong technical capabilities may be considered at the Associate level.
• Strong skills of programming languages: Java (Mandatory) JavaScript, HTML5.
• Knowledge in Linux, shell programming, Database and SQL.
• Practical experience in Microservices, Container and REST API development.
• Familiar with DevOps life cycles, SDLC methodology and CI/CD tools (e.g. Jira, Git, Junit, Docker, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in Cloud technologies is an advantage.
• Experience in application security (OAuth2, API security, encryption & signing etc.) is an advantage.
• Experience in messaging systems (Kafka, ActiveMQ, IBM MQ) or in‑house messaging bus implementation is an advantage.
• Experience in financial services system development is an advantage.
• Experience in digital finance (tokenization, blockchain technology) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of FIX / Swift messaging protocols is an advantage.

HKEX is committed as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity is one of our core values and we look to support, respect diverse perspectives, abilities, culture and experiences within our workplace.

Location: HKEX - TKO

Shift: N/A

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Permanent