Senior Cloud Services Engineer - Associate - Cloud Platform Services - 12month contract

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 640,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

HKEX is seeking a Senior Cloud Services Engineer for its Cloud Platform Services team. The role focuses on design, deployment, and ongoing operation support of cloud-based solutions across multiple teams to ensure stability, scalability and security.

The position requires senior SRE/DevOps experience, strong Terraform skills, and proficiency in Python/Go/Bash, plus hands-on use of Prometheus, Grafana or ELK. Kubernetes and CI/CD know-how are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in AWS, Azure, GCP or China Brand Private Cloud in SRE/DevOps
• Terraform used for large-scale infra as code
• Python/Go/Bash for automation
• Observability with Prometheus, Grafana or ELK
• Cloud networking and CIS compliance knowledge
• Familiar with AI-driven data analytics and anomaly detection
• Experience with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines

Responsibilities

• Maintain platform stability and high availability across cloud environments
• Lead incident response and perform RCA for root causes
• Develop modular Terraform modules for standardized deployments
• Build automation scripts to reduce manual toil
• Create observability stacks for deep system health visibility
• Enforce CIS benchmarks with automated guardrails
• Optimize resource utilization using predictive scaling

Skills

Terraform

Python

Go

Bash

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

VPC design

CIS compliance

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

AI analytics

AWS

Azure

GCP

China Private Cloud

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

HKEX Cloud Platform Services team is seeking for motivated and experienced Senior Cloud Services Engineer. This team is driving the design, deployment, and ongoing operation support on cloud-based solutions. Also this team will work across different application development, infrastructure operations, and security teams to ensure stability, scalability, and security of HKEX cloud infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain platform stability and high availability by defining and monitoring key observability metrics across all cloud environments.
• Lead incident response efforts and conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to implement long-term preventative measures.
• Develop and govern a library of modular Terraform modules to ensure all deployments are standardized and reproducible.
• Identifying and reducing manual toil by building automation scripts and exploring intelligent tooling for repetitive operational tasks.
• Build and manage comprehensive observability stacks, including monitoring and logging, to provide deep visibility into system health.
• Enforce security standards such as CIS Benchmarks through the implementation of automated guardrails.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization and costs by using predictive insights to scale infrastructure based on real-time demand.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 4 years in AWS, Azure, GCP or China Brand Private Cloud, professional experience in SRE or DevOps roles managing high-availability production environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in Terraform for managing large-scale infrastructure as code.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Go, or Bash for developing robust automation tools.
• Extensive hands-on experience with observability platforms like Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK stack.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of cloud networking and security, including VPC design and CIS compliance standards.
• Familiar with modern automation trends, such as using AI-driven data analytics, reporting and anomaly detection to enhance incident triage.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems in distributed systems while working under high-pressure situations.

Competencies and Behaviors Required

Analytical Thinking

• Breaks down complex cloud infrastructure challenges into manageable components.
• Identifies root causes of system issues and proposes practical, data-driven solutions.
• Applies structured thinking to evaluate cloud architecture and deployment strategies.

Risk Awareness

• Understands and adheres to HKEX's risk appetite when implementing cloud solutions.
• Recognizes potential vulnerabilities in cloud environments and proactively mitigates them.
• Makes informed decisions that balance innovation with operational stability.

Intellectual Curiosity

• Actively explores emerging cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Alibaba Cloud and China Brand Private Cloud).
• Seeks to understand the rationale behind new tools and practices such as Kubernetes, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset by continuously learning and applying new knowledge.

Resilience

• Maintains composure and adaptability when troubleshooting critical cloud system issues.
• Manages multiple tasks and shifting priorities with focus and determination.
• Responds constructively to setbacks and uses them as learning opportunities.

Effective Communication

• Explains complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Communicates status updates, blockers and risks in a timely and transparent manner.
• Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams including development, operations and security.

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions.
• Supports team members by sharing knowledge and offering assistance during project delivery.
• Builds positive relationships across departments to ensure alignment with HKEX standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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