Principal Business Analyst - Assistant Vice President - Listing Systems - IT - 12 months Contract

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX, located in Hong Kong, is hiring a motivated System Development Manager to oversee the full software development lifecycle for listing division web applications. You will work with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, deploy, and support mission-critical systems in a dynamic market.

The role requires senior-level experience, strong leadership, and expertise in API design, security, and scalable architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in development, implementation, and support of mission-critical, enterprise-scale web applications.
• Proven experience as a Senior System Analyst or equivalent role, managing vendors throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Knowledge of application security, microservices, event-driven architecture, distributed systems, and scalability best practices.
• Experience with SPA, API governance, RESTful services, and API documentation standards such as OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Proven experience in leading QA activities for critical application systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project planning, scheduling, and release management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements and propose scalable technical solutions.
• Define and execute testing activities to ensure functional and non-functional requirements are met.
• Support application delivery across the project lifecycle from analysis to deployment.
• Coordinate with development teams and vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting technical excellence and learning.

Skills

System development

Vendor management

Leadership

API design

OpenAPI/Swagger

Security best practices

SQL/PostgreSQL

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

GaussDB

Redis

Job description

Company Introduction

We’re home to Asia's most dynamic and vibrant capital markets.

HKEX is a purpose-driven company. Our commitment to the long-term development of our business and our markets is articulated in our purpose: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary

Listing Systems team is responsible for the design and implementation of all of our applications systems for our Listing Division. We are now hiring a motivated and energetic System Development Manager to join us.

You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support of modern web applications used by all the listed companies.

Job Duties

• Participate in project planning, scheduling, change management, issue resolution, and release management. Monitor project progress, ensure adherence to project milestones, and provide timely and effective communication of project status to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business users, infrastructure, security, and development teams, to analyse business requirements and propose practical, scalable, and sustainable technical solutions.
• Define, plan, and execute testing activities to ensure applications meet both functional and non-functional requirements, including reliability, performance, resilience, contingency, and security standards.
• Support application delivery throughout the project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution design, testing, deployment, and production support.
• Coordinate with development teams and vendors to ensure quality deliverables, timely execution, and compliance with established standards and best practices.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the development, implementation, and support of mission-critical, enterprise-scale web applications.
• Proven experience as a Senior System Analyst or equivalent role, working closely with development teams and managing vendors throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and maintainable technical solutions.
• Solid understanding of application security, microservices architecture, event-driven architecture, distributed systems, and scalability best practices.
• Experience with Single Page Applications (SPA), API design and governance, RESTful services, and API documentation standards such as OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Knowledge of database design, data modeling, and technologies such as PostgreSQL, GaussDB, and Redis would be an advantage.
• Proven experience in leading quality assurance activities for critical application systems, ensuring compliance with functional, technical, performance, and security requirements.
• Self-motivated and proactive team player with strong leadership capabilities, able to mentor team members and drive technical excellence.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.

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.

Location

HKEX - TKO

Shift

Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Contract