Digital Automation Engineer - Officer - System & Network Operations - IT

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

Digital Automation Engineer - Officer - System & Network Operations - IT

Digital Automation Engineer - Officer - System & Network Operations - IT - 12 months Contract

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: "ToConnect,PromoteandProgressour Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary:

Digital Automation Engineer under System & Network Operations department is responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing automated solutions to eliminate repetitive manual processes. This role drives operational efficiency by evaluating current workflows, architecting technical solutions, and transforming manual tasks into streamlined digital workflows.

Job Duties:

Identify Opportunities: Analyze existing business processes to find inefficiencies and high-volume manual tasks ripe for automation.

Provide Solutions: Architect, develop, and deploy robust automation solutions using RPA, scripting, AI, or low-code platforms.

Eliminate Manual Works: Streamline daily operations by replacing tedious, error-prone manual data entry and processing with digital workflows.

Initiate Projects: Propose new automation initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project scope and timelines.

Create Proposals: Draft detailed business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and project proposals to secure stakeholder buy-in and funding.

Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation, process maps, user guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Job Requirements:

Degree graduation in Computer Science, Information System or IT related disciplines.

Minimum 3 years of experience in infrastructure and system programming or scripting. University fresh graduates with outstanding programming experience will be considered also.

Solid hands‑on coding and software development experiences.

Proven experience on systems integration coding using Python, Perl, Unix Shell Scripts, Windows PowerShell, Excel Macro, PowerApp, etc.

Knowledge on Windows, Linux, ServiceNow, CyberArk, SharePoint.

With interest and knowledge in Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Attention to details, with multi-tasking capabilities on handling planning, coordination and execution at the same time.

Strong sense on technology risk and security.

Proactive working attitude, able to work independently.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

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.

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.

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.