Senior Data Engineer - Established Financial Group (HK | 12-Month Contract)

IO Tech Solutions Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

IO Tech Solutions Limited in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to own the redesign of complex relational data schemas and bridge business logic with core engineering to build scalable structures powering downstream AI, publishing, and client platforms.

You will collaborate with PMs, BAs and developers to translate business needs into data models, wield hands-on SQL mastery across SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL, and contribute to an enterprise-scale modernization initiative.

Qualifications

• Based in Hong Kong with Cantonese/Mandarin fluency; Chinese speaker preferred.
• Proven record designing complex relational schemas from scratch.
• Hands-on SQL mastery across SQL Server, Oracle and PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with PMs, BAs and developers to translate business needs into data models.
• Financial services or enterprise-scale data exposure highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Own the redesign of complex relational data schemas to power downstream AI and client platforms.
• Bridge business logic and core engineering to build scalable data structures.
• Collaborate with PMs, BAs and developers to translate business needs into data models.
• Take architecture ownership of central data architecture for a flagship modernization.

Skills

Location & Language

Schema Modelling

Multi-DB

Cross-functional

Financial services

Job description

We’ve partnered with an established financial group undergoing a major tech modernization across its regional business units.

They are hiring a Senior Data Engineer in Hong Kong to own the redesign of complex relational data schemas. You’ll bridge business logic and core engineering to build scalable structures powering downstream AI, publishing, and client platforms.

What You Bring

1. Location & Language: Must be based in Hong Kong with Cantonese/Mandarin fluency (Chinese speaker preferred).
2. Schema Modelling: Requires a proven record designing complex relational schemas from scratch (beyond standard DBA work).
3. Multi-Database: Requires hands‑on SQL mastery across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
4. X-Functional: Requires strong ability to collaborate with PMs, BAs, and developers to translate business needs into data models.
5. Preferred: Financial Services or enterprise-scale data exposure highly regarded.

What’s in It for You

1. Architecture Ownership: Take full ownership of central data architecture for a flagship modernization.
2. Contract Extension: Opportunity for annual renewal based on performance and project milestones.
3. AI Infrastructure: Build next‑gen data foundations feeding live AI platforms and client engines.
4. Team Environment: Work in a fast‑paced, collaborative team of technical leads and product owners.