(Senior) Systems & Testing Engineer - Post-Trade Systems (Derivatives Clearing & New Initiatives) - IT
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.
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:
N/AScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years IT application development experience (SDLC), preferably in financial industry
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
- Proficiency in JavaScript and Python
- Experience with Linux platforms and database technologies
- Familiarity with source control and CI/CD tools (Git, GitLab, Jenkins)
- Familiarity with automated testing tools (Selenium, Cucumber) and automated test development
- Strong written and spoken English and Chinese communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to interpret complex functional requirements
- Willingness to support BAU with occasional day/night shifts and on-call rotation
Hong Kong Exchanges Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hong Kong Exchanges and has not been reviewed or approved by Hong Kong Exchanges.
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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
