Senior Systems Development Manager — Cloud & FinTech

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd (HKEX) invites an experienced senior software engineering leader to drive the design, development and production support of market systems for clearing and settlement. The role oversees a team across Hong Kong and Shenzhen, with emphasis on Java, SQL, Linux, and cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in software development, 5+ years leading teams, and strong collaboration across IT departments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years of software development, design, and production support for large-scale or mission-critical systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a team of software developers.
• Solid knowledge of Linux, databases, CI/CD, and cloud technologies.
• Strong programming skills in Java, SQL, and shell scripting.
• Experience in vendor management, vendor evaluation, and vendor system integration, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Advantage: React front-end development, Kafka/event-driven architecture, API security standards (OAuth 2.0).
• Good analytical mindset, self-motivation, and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in SDLC and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for system development and project implementation, including requirements analysis, resource and vendor management, development, and documentation.
• Design and develop systems using modern technologies, including cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with IT teams across projects and provide production system support.
• Lead and develop a group of software developers in Hong Kong and China (Shenzhen).
• Undertake projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Java

SQL

Shell scripting

Linux

Cloud technologies

CI/CD

Vendor management

Team leadership

React (advantage)

Kafka

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related disciplines

Tools

Linux

Cloud platforms

OAuth 2.0

APIs/Integration

CI/CD tools

Job description

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd (HKEX) invites an experienced senior software engineering leader to drive the design, development and production support of market systems for clearing and settlement. The role oversees a team across Hong Kong and Shenzhen, with emphasis on Java, SQL, Linux, and cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years in software development, 5+ years leading teams, and strong collaboration across IT departments.