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

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) invites an experienced IT professional to join the IT Post-Trade Systems department as a (Senior) Systems & Testing Engineer to develop and maintain its derivatives clearing systems. You will design, implement, and test Java-based applications, collaborate across teams, and provide production support.

A Bachelor's degree in CS/IT and at least five years in IT development, preferably in finance, are required; proficiency in SDLC, QA, and automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT.
• Minimum 5 years of IT application development experience in finance.
• Experience with SDLC, QA/testing, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications and services for Post-Trade systems.
• Participate in SDLC activities including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and maintain automated testing tools.
• Perform unit, integration, and UAT support testing.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

JavaScript

Python

OO design

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Git

GitLab

Jenkins

Selenium

Cucumber

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

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: Minimum 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 System Analyst.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, JavaScript, Python, object-oriented design principles, and database technologies on Linux platforms.
• Familiarity with source control and CI/CD tools such as Git, GitLab, Jenkins, Selenium, Cucumber or equivalent technologies/tools.

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.

Location

HKEX - TKO Shift: N/A

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Permanent

Company Profile

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.

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.