Senior Systems Manager (Database Administration) - AVP - Infrastructure Critical Services - IT

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Tseung Kwan O; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking a Senior Systems Manager to lead design, deployment and operation of enterprise databases across critical applications.

You will mentor a team of DBAs, ensure high availability, security and performance, and collaborate closely with application and infrastructure teams at HKEX’s TKO facility to support demanding workloads.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in database administration, engineering or support.
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL or GaussDB. Experience in HA, backup, recovery and upgrades.
• Experience in people management and compliant security/hardening standards.
• Proficient in Linux and scripting for database automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise database platforms (Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL, GaussDB).
• Provide database architecture, configuration and technical advice for projects and BAU.
• Lead and mentor a team of database administrators and engineers.
• Maintain availability, performance, security and capacity in high-throughput environments.
• Perform installation, patching, upgrade, migration, backup, recovery and tuning.
• Support high availability, DR, switchover and recovery testing.
• Monitor health, troubleshoot incidents and resolve problems.
• Define standards, SOPs and technical documentation.
• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts and tools.
• Collaborate with application, infra, security and project teams on requirements.

Skills

Database administration

Leadership

Scripting

Linux

Performance tuning

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Oracle

DB2

PostgreSQL

GaussDB

Linux scripting

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

The Critical Service Engineering team is responsible for the design and support of IT infrastructure for HKEX application systems. We maintain high standards through technology evaluation, standardization, automation and continuous improvement.

Job Duties

As Senior Systems Manager, you will be involved in database administration activities for critical business systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support enterprise database platforms, including Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL and GaussDB.
• Provide database architecture, configuration and technical advice for projects and BAU activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of database administrators and database engineers.
• Maintain database availability, performance, security and capacity in critical, high-throughput environments.
• Perform database installation, patching, upgrade, migration, backup, recovery and performance tuning.
• Support high availability, disaster recovery, switchover, failover and recovery testing.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot incidents and resolve database-related problems.
• Define database standards, operating procedures and technical documentation.
• Automate routine database administration and operational tasks using scripts and tools.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, security and project teams on database requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and review database deliverables to ensure quality and compliance.

Job Requirements

• Degree holder in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in database administration, engineering or support.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise relational databases such as Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL or GaussDB.
• Experience in database high availability, backup and recovery, performance tuning, patching and upgrades.
• Experience in people management.
• Experience in implementing and operating databases in accordance with company compliance, security and hardening standards.
• Experience in Linux and scripting for database automation, with good troubleshooting, analytical, communication and teamwork skills.

Location

HKEX - TKO Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Permanent

About HKEX

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange. As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets. HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all. Discover the latest career opportunities and programmes at HKEX. Unauthorised access or use is prohibited. HKEX reserves the right to take appropriate action against any offenders.

Equal Opportunity

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.