AVP, Systems Development Lead

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Lead to drive the design, development and support of market systems for clearing and settlement. You will lead a diverse team across Hong Kong and Shenzhen, guiding projects from requirements through production support.

The role requires a strong background in Java, SQL, Linux, cloud tech, and CI/CD, with hands-on experience in vendor management and modern front-end tools like React, Kafka and OAuth

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in software development, design, and production support for large-scale and/or mission-critical systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading a team of software developers.
• Solid knowledge of Linux, databases, CI/CD, and cloud technologies.
• Strong programming skills in Java, SQL, and shell scripting.
• Demonstrated skills in vendor management, vendor evaluation, and vendor system integration, preferably within the banking or financial services sector.
• Experience in React and modern front-end application development, Apache Kafka and event-driven architecture, API security standards and protocols, including OAuth 2.0.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for system development and project implementation activities, including business requirement analysis, resource and vendor management, application development, and documentation.
• Design and develop systems using modern technologies, such as cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with teams across IT departments on various aspects of projects.
• Provide production system support.
• Lead and develop a group of software developers in Hong Kong and China, including Shenzhen.
• Undertake any other assignments and projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Java

SQL

Shell scripting

Linux

Cloud technologies

CI/CD

Team leadership

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

React

Apache Kafka

OAuth 2.0

API security standards

Job description

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Lead to drive the design, development and support of market systems for clearing and settlement. You will lead a diverse team across Hong Kong and Shenzhen, guiding projects from requirements through production support.

The role requires a strong background in Java, SQL, Linux, cloud tech, and CI/CD, with hands-on experience in vendor management and modern front-end tools like React, Kafka and OAuth