Principal Software Engineer / Systems Development Manager - AVP - Position, Collateral & Satellite Systems
Senior engineering role at HKEX's Derivative Systems team: build, test, implement, and provide production support (including rostered night shifts) for mission-critical derivatives platforms. Core stack is Java on Linux, plus SQL, FIX protocol, REST APIs, with Python/Perl/shell and microservices/cloud as pluses.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Hong Kong
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of application development experience in large-scale systems, preferably in financial services
- Strong hands-on experience in Linux and Java
- Experience in web applications, databases, FIX protocol and REST APIs
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; able to investigate production issues independently
- Good understanding of SDLC methodology and documentation
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Willing to participate in rostered production support including night shifts and public holidays
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Python, Perl, SQL and Shell scripting
- Experience in microservices, containerised architecture and cloud technologies
- Experience in derivatives markets and risk management models such as SPAN and/or VaR
Full 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
We are looking for an experienced IT professional to join our Derivative Systems team. The incumbent will be responsible for application development, testing, project implementation and production support of mission-critical Derivative Systems.
Job Duties
- Perform system development and project implementation, including requirement analysis, effort estimation, development, testing and documentation.
- Design, develop and enhance applications using modern technologies.
- Perform system and application testing, defect analysis and verification of fixes.
- Investigate and resolve application defects, production incidents and technical issues.
- Perform quality reviews of software design and code changes.
- Collaborate with IT teams on development, testing, implementation and production issues.
- Participate in rostered production support, including night shifts and public holidays, as part of the overall development and support responsibilities.
- Undertake other assignments and projects as required.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related disciplines.
- Minimum of 10 years of application development experience in large-scale systems, preferably in financial services industry.
- Strong hands-on experience in Linux and Java, with knowledge of Python, Perl, SQL and Shell scripting being advantageous.
- Experience in web applications, databases, FIX protocol and REST APIs.
- Experience in microservices, containerised architecture and cloud technologies would be an advantage.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate application and production issues independently.
- Experience in derivatives markets and risk management models such as SPAN and/or VaR would be an advantage.
- Good understanding of SDLC methodology and documentation.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
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.