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

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Tseung Kwan O; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited is hiring a Java Developer to join the IT Post Trade Systems division. You will work on design, implementation and support of scalable, secure applications for cash equities, derivatives, and collateral management on Linux and cloud platforms.

The role requires strong Java development, experience with microservices and REST APIs, plus familiarity with containers, CI/CD, and messaging systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in software development for large scale, mission critical systems.
• Strong Java programming skills; JavaScript and HTML5 are a plus.
• Experience in Linux, shell scripting, databases and SQL.
• Practical knowledge of Microservices, containerization and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with DevOps / SDLC, CI/CD tools like Jira, Git, Junit, Docker, etc.
• Experience in Cloud technologies and application security is advantageous.
• Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, ActiveMQ) and financial services systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement post-trade systems software with a focus on reliability and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features that meet business needs.
• Ensure documentation, test plans, and deployment procedures are maintained.
• Provide production support and BAU tasks after go-live.
• Track progress and resolve technical conflicts within the team.
• Stay aligned with architecture standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

Java (Mandatory)

JavaScript

HTML5

REST API

Microservices

Linux

Shell scripting

Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Git

Jira

Junit

Kafka

ActiveMQ

Job description

Company Introduction

We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets. Connecting capital, ideas, inspiration and innovation for deeper, more diverse and liquid global capital markets; providing greater choice and opportunity for our customers, each and every day. HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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 and Working Hours

Location: HKEX - TKO

Shift: N/A

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Permanent

Company Overview

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange. As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets. HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all.

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