Head of Market Data, Java/Python, Investment Bank

Recruit Logic Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Logic Limited seeks a Head of Market Data to lead a global data team focused on market data products, using Java and Python. You will mentor engineers, establish development frameworks, and drive on-time delivery for an investment banking environment in Hong Kong.

The role emphasizes architecture of data systems, data workflows, and strong collaboration with cross-regional teams (HK, Pune, SZ, Beijing).

Qualifications

• Degree in CS or related field.
• 10+ years of experience, preferably in finance.
• Proficient in Java or Python, or full stack development.
• Strong knowledge of development lifecycle and agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Implement good development practices in the team.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Mentor and manage team members in the team.
• Create development framework aligned with corporate strategy.
• Design, build and maintain market data products and data workflows.
• Implement performance and quality modules.
• Maintain code quality, organisation and automation.

Skills

Java

Python

Full stack development

Education

Computer Science degree

Tools

Kafka

CI/CD

Job description

Head of Market Data, Java/Python, Investment Bank

• Implement good development practices in the team
• Ensure projects are delivered on time
• Mentor and manage team members in the team
• Create development framework in team in accordance with corporate strategy
• Design, Build and Maintain efficient Market/Product data products in data team.
• Implement performance and Quality modules
• Help maintain code quality, organisation and automation
• Working as a part of Global team (HK, Pune, SZ, Beijing)

Requirements

• Computer Science or related degree with 10+ years of experience, preferably in Finance background.
• Experience of working in Java or python or Full stack developers.
• Having excellent knowledge on development life cycle and able to work with fast faced delivery cycles.
• Proven experience in enterprise level system design especially with Data systems and work flow systems.
• Excellent communication skills: Able to clearly explain complex problems with stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills: Able to understand complex problems and analyse it by breaking down into smaller problems.
• Good team player: Able to solve complex problem by working as group and mentor junior developers.
• Hands-on familiarity with popular Java Frameworks or Python
• Experience or knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka is a plus
• Experience or knowledge of Market data systems is a plus
• Understanding on DevOps and CI/CD is a plus
• Knowing Market Data knowledge and previous work experience in Market Data team is a plus