Senior Java Developer for OTC Clearing & Settlement

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) invites an experienced Java Developer to join our IT division. You will work on mission-critical systems that underpin Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure, participating in the full software development lifecycle and delivering secure, scalable solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement microservices, and contribute to documentation, testing, and deployment workflows while upholding best practices in performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related IT discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in system development.
• Exposure to financial services or highly regulated industries is advantageous.
• Strong proficiency in Java development.
• Experience with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (HCS preferred).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (Jira, GitLab, Nexus, JUnit, SonarQube, Docker).
• Knowledge of Spring Boot, GaussDB, Hibernate, and Linux scripting.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and performance tuning.
• Good command of written English and listening skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement next-generation clearing and settlement systems for OTC derivatives.
• Maintain and enhance the OTC Clearing and Settlement System (OCASS) for high availability and performance.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing; support UAT phases.
• Collaborate with business users, QA, and other IT units to ensure smooth delivery.
• Prepare and maintain technical and functional documentation, deployment guides, and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and system optimization.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Java development

Microservices

Cloud platforms

Kafka

Kubernetes

Docker

DevOps tools

Spring Boot

GaussDB

Hibernate

Linux scripting

Secure coding

Performance tuning

English communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Nexus

JUnit

SonarQube

Docker

Kubernetes

GaussDB

Spring Boot

Job description

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) invites an experienced Java Developer to join our IT division. You will work on mission-critical systems that underpin Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure, participating in the full software development lifecycle and delivering secure, scalable solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement microservices, and contribute to documentation, testing, and deployment workflows while upholding best practices in performance and