(Senior) Systems & Testing Engineer - Post-Trade Systems (Derivatives Clearing)

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 380,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd (HKEX) is hiring an experienced IT professional to develop and maintain its Derivatives Clearing systems within the IT Post-Trade Systems team.

The Senior Systems & Testing Engineer will drive design, development, QA testing and production support across the SDLC, coordinating with business users and operations. Strong English and Chinese skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• 1–5 years of IT application development experience (SDLC), preferably in finance.
• Fresh graduates may be considered for Assistant System Analyst.
• Strong English and Chinese communication skills.
• Ability to participate in day/night shift and on‑call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications for Post-Trade systems.
• Participate in SDLC activities: requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain automated testing tools.
• Perform unit, integration, and user acceptance testing support.
• Investigate defects, performance issues, and production incidents.
• Collaborate with business users to deliver technology solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, deployment procedures, and support materials.
• Support production releases and system monitoring; on-call when required.
• Contribute to performance tuning, automation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Java development

SDLC

Testing automation

Production support

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

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: "ToConnect,PromoteandProgressour Markets and the Communities they support for the prosperity of all."

Job Summary:

IT Post-Trade Systems department is looking for an experienced IT professional to develop and maintain its Derivatives Clearing systems.

Job Duties:

The (Senior) Systems & Testing Engineer is responsible for developing and supporting technology solutions, including business requirement analysis, functional specification preparation, system design and development, software quality assurance testing, testing tool development, production implementation, and ongoing production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and services for Post-Trade systems.
• Participate in system development activities throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirement analysis, technical design, coding, testing, and implementation.
• Develop and maintain automated testing tools.
• Perform unit testing, system integration testing, and support user acceptance testing activities.
• Investigate and resolve application defects, performance issues, and production incidents.
• Collaborate with business users to deliver technology solutions that meet business requirements.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and support materials.
• Support production releases, system monitoring, and on-call activities when required.
• Contribute to system performance tuning, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Experience:

Fresh graduates or candidates with 1-5 years of experience in IT application development (SDLC), preferably within the financial industry, including a proven track record of participating in medium to large scale projects. Candidates with less experience may be considered for the position of Assistant System Analyst.

Communication:

Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

Analytical Thinking:

Exceptional problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex functional requirements, anticipate challenges, and develop flexible solutions.

Business As Usual Support:

Standard office hours with a requirement for occasional day / night shift work and potential for "On-Call" rotation.

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.