System Developer | Financial services | 60K

Adecco Portugal; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Hong Kong is a technology service provider partnering with a leading regional securities firm to modernize its internal trading systems. The role focuses on design, development, and testing of in-house systems, with documentation and cross-functional collaboration across IT, DBAs and infrastructure teams.

You will contribute to feasibility studies, system analysis, and implementation of new or enhanced applications, while supporting end users and providing early-shift coverage when

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of equity trading business processes and middle-office/back-office operations.
• Hands-on experience in C# or Java development, Linux administration, Shell scripting, Excel VBA, and SQL.
• Exposure to SSIS, Python, Omgeo CTM, AWS Cloud, Gloss, Ullink, or Fidessa would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop in-house systems, and plan and execute unit, functional, and integration testing in accordance with defined functional requirements.
• Prepare and maintain development documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and test results.
• Perform system analysis, development, testing, and implementation for new and enhanced applications.
• Collaborate with first-line support teams to provide second-line support, and work closely with internal IT teams to analyze, track, and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments for potential system solutions, and present clear recommendations for business consideration.
• Provide early-shift support when required.

Skills

Equity trading processes

Middle-office/back-office operations

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

C#

Java

SQL

Linux

Shell scripting

Excel VBA

SSIS

Python

Omgeo CTM

AWS Cloud

Fidessa

Gloss

Ullink

Job description

Our client is a well-established technology service provider in Hong Kong, currently partnering with a leading regional securities firm to enhance and modernize its internal trading systems.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop in-house systems, and plan and execute unit, functional, and integration testing in accordance with defined functional requirements.
• Prepare and maintain development documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and test results.
• Perform system analysis, development, testing, and implementation for new and enhanced applications.
• Collaborate with first-line support teams to provide second-line support, and work closely with internal IT teams (e.g. Database Administration and Infrastructure) to analyze, track, and resolve technical issues, reporting progress and findings to managers or team leaders.
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments for potential system solutions, and present clear recommendations for business consideration.
• Provide early-shift support when required.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of equity trading business processes and middle-office/back-office operations.
• Hands-on experience in C# or Java development, Linux administration, Shell scripting, Excel VBA, and SQL. Exposure to SSIS, Python, Omgeo CTM, AWS Cloud, Gloss, Ullink, or Fidessa would be advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and software development best practices.
• At least 3 years of experience within the investment banking or securities trading industry, with a focus on the development and support of equity trading middle-office and back-office applications.
• Self-driven and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, with strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and a results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently and perform effectively with minimal supervision.

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