Digital Automation Engineer - Associate - System & Network Operations - IT - 12 months Contract
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:
Digital Automation Engineer under System & Network Operations department is responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing automated solutions to eliminate repetitive manual processes. This role drives operational efficiency by evaluating current workflows, architecting technical solutions, and transforming manual tasks into streamlined digital workflows.Job Duties:
Identify Opportunities: Analyze existing business processes to find inefficiencies and high-volume manual tasks ripe for automation.
Provide Solutions: Architect, develop, and deploy robust automation solutions using RPA, scripting, AI, or low-code platforms.
Eliminate Manual Works: Streamline daily operations by replacing tedious, error-prone manual data entry and processing with digital workflows.
Initiate Projects: Propose new automation initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project scope and timelines.
Create Proposals: Draft detailed business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and project proposals to secure stakeholder buy-in and funding.
Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation, process maps, user guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Job Requirements:
Degree graduation in Computer Science, Information System or IT related disciplines.
Minimum 3 years of experience in infrastructure and system programming or scripting. University fresh graduates with outstanding programming experience will be considered also.
Solid hands-on coding and software development experiences.
Proven experience on systems integration coding using Python, Perl, Unix Shell Scripts, Windows PowerShell, Excel Macro, PowerApp, etc.
Knowledge on Windows, Linux, ServiceNow, CyberArk, SharePoint.
With interest and knowledge in Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Attention to details, with multi-tasking capabilities on handling planning, coordination and execution at the same time.
Strong sense on technology risk and security.
Proactive working attitude, able to work independently.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
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 - TKOShift:
Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
ContractSkills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or IT-related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in infrastructure and system programming or scripting (exception for outstanding fresh graduates).
- Solid hands-on coding and software development experience.
- Proven systems integration coding using Python, Perl, Unix Shell Scripts, Windows PowerShell, Excel Macro, PowerApp.
- Knowledge of Windows, Linux, ServiceNow, CyberArk, SharePoint.
- Interest in and knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask across planning, coordination and execution.
- Strong sense of technology risk and security.
- Proactive working attitude and ability to work independently.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Hong Kong Exchanges Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Employer retirement contributions and provident fund structures are described as notably above statutory baselines, with certain entities in the group offering even higher employer pension rates. This strengthens perceived long-term value and helps total compensation feel more robust.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical and dental insurance alongside life and personal-accident protection, with health checkups and comprehensive plans highlighted. This breadth of health protection is seen as a meaningful pillar of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid leave spans multiple categories, including parental and volunteering time, in addition to standard annual and sick leave. This variety adds non-cash value and supports work-life needs.
Hong Kong Exchanges Insights
What We Do
HKEX Group is a global exchange group, operating dynamic and integrated financial markets in Asia and Europe. From our home in the financial hub of Hong Kong and an additional base in London, we provide world-class facilities for trading and clearing securities and derivatives in Equities, Commodities, Fixed Income and Currency. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of Chinese and international capital flows, Hong Kong has long been Connecting China with the World. With the accelerated opening-up of China’s capital markets, HKEX continues to be at the forefront of this historic transition, which we believe will Shape the Global Market Landscape
