Principal Systems Analyst – AVP – Market Systems – IT

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking a senior software professional to develop, enhance, and support critical market systems for trading operations. You will deliver architecture, design, and testing across initiatives with production support responsibilities.

The role emphasizes high-availability systems, strong coding skills, and collaboration with business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, MIS or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in application development and production support.
• Experience with large-scale, high-availability systems.
• Strong programming/scripting in Java, JavaScript, React, Python, C/C++, Linux shell.

Responsibilities

• Deliver application development, system enhancement, and modernization initiatives.
• Perform system analysis, architecture design, development, testing, and implementation.
• Produce deliverables like specs, designs and test plans.
• Collaborate with users to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide production support for mission-critical systems.
• Identify tech risks and drive mitigation for stability and security.
• Collaborate with IT teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Drive technical excellence and best practices across SDLC.
• Ensure compliance with policies and governance.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

React

Python

C/C++

Linux shell scripting

DevOps

communication

problem-solving

analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related

Tools

Red Hat Linux

Apache

Tomcat

Oracle/DB2

AWS/Huawei Cloud/.NET

Job description

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: "To Connect, Promote and Progress our Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary: Develop, enhance, and support business-critical market systems, delivering reliable and innovative technology solutions to support HKEX's trading operations.

Job Duties

• Deliver application development, system enhancement, and technology modernization initiatives.
• Perform system analysis, architecture design, development, testing, and implementation for business-critical applications.
• Produce project deliverables, including functional specifications, technical design documents, and test plans.
• Collaborate with business users and stakeholders to gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Provide production support for mission-critical systems and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Identify and assess technology risks, and drive mitigation measures to ensure system stability, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with other IT teams on cross-functional initiatives involving system integration and shared platforms.
• Drive technical excellence and promote industry best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, standards, and governance requirements.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in application development and production support.
• Proven experience in developing and supporting large-scale, high-availability, mission-critical systems.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Java, JavaScript, React, Python, C/C++, and Linux shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with web application development, Red Hat Linux, Apache, Tomcat, and Oracle and/or DB2 databases.
• Experience with AWS, Huawei Cloud, and/or Microsoft .NET technologies is an advantage.
• Good understanding of DevOps practices and modern software development methodologies.
• Knowledge of the securities and/or derivatives industry is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates with less experience may be considered for an Associate position.

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: Permanent

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange. As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets. HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all. Discover the latest career opportunities and programmes at HKEX.

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