Dev/Ops Engineer – FX Trading Systems (Flexible Hours)

HSBC; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC in Hong Kong seeks a Dev/Ops engineer to support FX and FI electronic market making platforms. You will operate day-to-day systems, manage venues and onboarding, and develop Python tools for quant trading analysis and automation.

The role includes 24/5.5 production support, incident handling, deployment duties, and collaboration with vendors. A strong ITIL background and UNIX/Linux skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in FX or Fix Income low latency/electronic trading systems.
• Strong skills in system engineering concepts, UNIX/Linux, networking, query language (KDB/Q/SQL) and at least one programming language (Java/C++/Python).
• Understanding of production management (ITIL) concepts.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in quantitative field (CS/Maths/Physics/Finance) and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate day-to-day FX and FI electronic market making and order management systems.
• Manage market venue and client onboarding for the FX system.
• Python development for Quants trading analysis and automation for daily operation.
• Front line support of a 24/5.5 production of the FX and FI systems for both internal and external clients, including incident resolution, maintenance and deployment.

Skills

FX trading systems

Low latency trading

System engineering

ITIL concepts

Communication skills

Education

Quantitative degree

Tools

KDB

Q

SQL

Job description

HSBC in Hong Kong seeks a Dev/Ops engineer to support FX and FI electronic market making platforms. You will operate day-to-day systems, manage venues and onboarding, and develop Python tools for quant trading analysis and automation.

The role includes 24/5.5 production support, incident handling, deployment duties, and collaboration with vendors. A strong ITIL background and UNIX/Linux skills are essential.