Location:
CN-Shenzhen-HyQShift:
Standard - 40 Hours (China)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
PermanentJob Summary:
Role PurposeThe Security Development Engineer (Associate)– plays a hands on role in developing security solutions securing infrastructure and platforms supporting London Metal Exchange (LME). The role focuses on Application, Data and Operating system security in a highly regulated, on premise financial market infrastructure environment.
Job Duties:
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement and abstract infrastructure security controls through new or upgraded API’s across platforms
- Secure Kubernetes platforms (i.e. OpenShift), covering cluster hardening, network segmentation, access control and runtime protection
- Implement and manage cryptographic controls, including TLS, encryption at rest, certificate and key lifecycle management
- Support data protection initiatives integrated with infrastructure and platform services
- Hands‑on design, implementation and operation of enterprise‑wide Data Loss Prevention (DLP) controls
- Perform security hardening and baseline configuration for servers, platforms and middleware
- Support and participate in penetration testing and red teaming activities, focusing on infrastructure and Kubernetes attack paths
- Work closely with Application Security and IAM specialists to deliver end‑to‑end security solutions
- Build solutions that support investigation and reduce response times of security incidents
- Collaborate directly with London‑based stakeholders in English‑speaking environments
Required Skills & Experience
- 3–8 years of hands‑on experience in development and cyber security
- Strong foundation across Application and Infrastructure security (Business Applications, firewalls, Databases, Operating Systems, Hypervisor, Network)
- Solid experience securing Kubernetes platforms, ideally including OpenShift
- Practical understanding of cryptography and secure communication
- Experience working with on‑premise or private infrastructure in regulated environments
- Understanding of offensive security concepts, such as attack techniques and lateral movement
- Experience in a foreign financial institution (exchange, clearing house, investment bank) is highly preferred
- Strong problem‑solving capability, hands‑on mindset and genuine interest in security technology
- Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory
Company Introduction:
ITD SZ
港交所科技(深圳)有限公司,是2016年12月28日于深圳市前海自贸区成立的外商独资企业。
作为港交所的技术子公司,港交所科技(深圳)有限公司主要是为集团及其附属公司提供计算机软件、计算机硬件、信息系统、云存储、云计算、物联网和计算机网络的开发、技术服务、技术咨询、技术转让;经济信息咨询、企业管理咨询、商务信息咨询、商业信息咨询、信息系统设计、集成、运行维护;数据库管理、大数据分析;以承接服务外包方式提供系统应用管理和维护、信息技术支持管理、数据处理等信息技术和业务流程外包服务。
Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, IT or related disciplines
- Minimum 3 years' experience in software development in large scale systems
- No less than 3 years of programming in Python, Java or C++
- Understanding of microservice architecture
- Fluent spoken and listening English
- Proficiency in SDLC methodology and documentation
- Knowledge of Messaging platforms
- Knowledge of the Linux network stack
- Knowledge of packet capture/pcaps
- Proficiency in testing frameworks in C++ or Java (ex GoogleTest, Boost Test, Junit)
- Exposure to CI/CD tools
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








