Head of Engineering - Real-Time Trading Systems

Don Nelson Recruitment Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Don Nelson Recruitment Limited is seeking a Head of Engineering for an Investment Banking technology function in Hong Kong. You will provide technical leadership across the full SDLC, shaping real-time, high-throughput systems and driving DevOps maturity.

You will mentor engineers, advocate TDD, and partner with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into robust software. Mandarin preferred; require 15+ years in IB software and a BS or higher in CS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of software engineering experience in investment banking.
• Proven expertise in real-time, high-throughput systems.
• Deep mastery of Java, Spring, Docker, SQL, Linux, shell scripting, and CI/CD tools (Git/Bamboo/Jenkins).
• Excellent communication with non-technical stakeholders.
• Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred.
• Interest in Cash Equities workflows and end-to-end trading system architecture.
• Strong multitasking and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across all stages of software development.
• Continuously guide and advise on best practices for engineering and app support.
• Mentor junior developers through training and coaching.
• Drive TDD and expand test automation across the team.
• Execute hands-on coding, testing, and troubleshooting for critical deliverables.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and deployment models for value.
• Champion and accelerate the team's DevOps transformation.
• This position is offered through a strategic partnership between Don Nelson Technology Limited and NP Solution Limited.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

TDD

DevOps

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Java

Spring

Docker

SQL

Linux

Shell scripting

Git

Bamboo

Jenkins

Job description

Don Nelson Recruitment Limited is seeking a Head of Engineering for an Investment Banking technology function in Hong Kong. You will provide technical leadership across the full SDLC, shaping real-time, high-throughput systems and driving DevOps maturity.

You will mentor engineers, advocate TDD, and partner with stakeholders to translate complex business needs into robust software. Mandarin preferred; require 15+ years in IB software and a BS or higher in CS.