Senior Software Engineer (Financial Systems)

Phillip Securities (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillip Securities (HK) Ltd in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Financial Systems) to design, develop, and maintain core trading applications and APIs. The role requires 8+ years of experience, with expertise in ASP.NET/C#, R, and database skills (MSSQL/MySQL).

You will contribute to API design and cloud deployments to support secure, scalable financial systems. As a senior engineer, you will mentor junior developers, participate in the full SDLC, collaborate with analysts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 8+ years of solid software development experience.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages, including ASP.NET/C# and R.
• Experience in system integration, API design, and cloud deployment (AWS, Azure, or Huawei Cloud).
• Good understanding of software architecture, microservices, and secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain core applications and APIs for trading and brokerage systems.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle – from requirements gathering, design, development, testing, to deployment.
• Collaborate with system analysts, architects, and DevOps engineers to ensure system quality and stability.
• Optimize system performance and ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and assist in code reviews.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and new technologies.

Skills

ASP.NET/C#

R

API design

Cloud deployment

Microservices

Secure coding

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related disciplines

Tools

AWS

Azure

Huawei Cloud

MSSQL

MySQL

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Financial Systems)

Design, develop, and maintain core applications and APIs for trading and brokerage systems.

Participate in full software development lifecycle – from requirements gathering, design, development, testing, to deployment.

Collaborate closely with system analysts, architects, and DevOps engineers to ensure system quality and stability.

Optimize system performance and ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and assist in code reviews.

Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and new technologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 8+ yearsof solid software development experience.
• Proficient inmultiple programming languages, including:
• ASP.NET/ C#for web and backend services
• Rfor data analytics or quantitative modeling
• MSSQL / MySQLfor database design and optimization
• Experience insystem integration, API design, andcloud deployment(AWS, Azure, or Huawei Cloud preferred).
• Good understanding of software architecture, microservices, and secure coding practices.
• Familiar withfinancial or trading systemsis a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.

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Phillip Securities Group is a member of PhillipCapital. PhillipCapital was founded in Singapore in 1975. Our member companies operate in 16 financial hubs, with offices

in Singapore, Hong Kong, China, US, Japan, UK, France, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Turkey, India, Cambodia and Dubai. Currently, we have more than 3,500 staff in Asia and Europe with total shareholders’ fund in excess of US$1 billion.

In Hong Kong since 1984, we offer a full range of financial services which include asset management, bond and securities broking, futures & options, foreign exchange, unit trusts, insurance, investor

education and investment research. With a strong financial position and together with a 600+ dynamic sales force to provide high standard professional services to our clients, we are now one of the most fully fledged financial services firms in Hong Kong.

At Phillip, we provide you the necessary platform to scale to greater heights. If you have the drive and aggressiveness to go the extra mile, the opportunity awaits you. Don't miss the chance to join

the winning team and advance your career with us!