System Development Manager – AVP – Post-Trade Systems - IT

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is seeking an experienced professional for the Post-Trade Application Team. The role involves designing and supporting complex post-trade systems, including clearing and settlement.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Computer Science or related fields with at least 10 years of development experience. Familiarity with technologies like z/OS, DB2, COBOL, and knowledge of modern development practices, including microservices and cloud platforms, is essential. HKEX values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ system development and support experience.
• Solid development experience in z/OS, DB2, COBOL, CICS, Easytrieve Plus, JCL, CA-7 and MQ.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and Cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform business requirement analysis, resource estimation, system design, application development.
• Collaborate with other IT teams, business users, and vendors on testing and support.
• Provide production support and resolve production incidents.

Skills

System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project Management skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, MIS, IT or related disciplines

Tools

z/OS

DB2

COBOL

CICS

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

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 Post-Trade Application Team is responsible for the design, implementation and application support of HKEX’s post-trade systems, including clearing and settlement, nominee and depository, collateral and risk management systems as well as our data warehouse platform for post-trade business.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform business requirement analysis, resource estimation, system design, application development, testing, system rollout and documentation.
• Design and develop systems with mainframe and integrate with other modern technologies or platforms.
• Conduct quality assurance review on system design and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with other IT teams, business users and vendors on testing and support activities during the project development.
• Assist supervisor in managing project risks and implement mitigation measures accordingly.
• Adhere to organization policies and standards for fulfillment of compliance requirements.
• Coach and supervise developers.
• Provide production support and resolve production incidents.
• Acquire and equip with the necessary technical skills to support future state of post-trade systems built in open platform with microservices architecture.
• Undertake assignments and projects as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, MIS, IT or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years’ system development and support experience.
• Solid development experience in z/OS, DB2, COBOL, CICS, Easytrieve Plus, JCL, CA-7 and MQ.
• Knowledge and experience in following aspects is an advantage: Java, Javascript, Linux scripting, REST API and Springboot framework.
• Microservices architecture and Cloud platform, including Kubernetes and containerized applications.
• DevOps tools and practices, e.g. Jenkins, Jira, GitLab, JUnit, SonarQube, docker, etc.
• Proficiency in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and people management skills.
• Project management skills and qualifications (e.g. PMP, CSM) is an advantage.
• Experience in financial services industry or regulatory bodies is an added value.
• Able to work independently and under pressure with tight deadlines.

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.

Location

HKEX - TKO

Shift

Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Worker Type

Permanent