Electronic Trading Support Engineer – APAC (Linux/Python)

Optimum Solutions (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum Solutions (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong is recruiting for Electronic Trading - Application Support to back trading systems across APAC, with emphasis on Linux platforms and market connectivity.

The role requires 1–2 years trading support experience, an IT major degree, and hands-on scripting in Linux and Python, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills to support traders and ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cash and derivatives products and market rules.
• Experience with system monitoring and Linux/Unix environments.
• Proficiency in Python on Linux/Windows platforms.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for trading applications on APAC markets in Linux.
• Support traders, troubleshoot production issues, and diagnose faults.
• Manage daily production problems and communicate resolutions to clients.
• Lead or participate in business-driven or exchange-driven projects.
• Perform QA testing, deployments, and system upgrades.
• Monitor system performance and address operational issues.
• Follow ITIL incident escalation and change management procedures.
• Produce system and process documentation.

Skills

Cash & derivatives knowledge

System monitoring

Linux/Unix scripting

Python proficiency

Initiative

Decision making

Analytical skills

Innovation

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

University qualification with IT Major

Job description

Optimum Solutions (Hong Kong) Limited in Hong Kong is recruiting for Electronic Trading - Application Support to back trading systems across APAC, with emphasis on Linux platforms and market connectivity.

The role requires 1–2 years trading support experience, an IT major degree, and hands-on scripting in Linux and Python, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills to support traders and ensure smooth operations.