Location:
CN-Shenzhen-HyQShift:
Standard - 40 Hours (China)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
PermanentJob Summary:
A senior platform engineer responsible for owning and driving automation strategy and delivery across infrastructure and platform services. You will define standards, build reusable automation frameworks, and lead cross-team initiatives spanning IaC, CI/CD, network/storage/Windows automation, and Kubernetes/OpenShift platform integration.Job Duties:
Key Responsibilities
Own and drive an automation-first roadmap, defining standards, patterns, and reusable frameworks for IaC and platform automation.
Lead design and implementation of Terraform + Ansible automation (AAP preferred), including tool administration, lifecycle management, and operational best practices.
Establish and govern CI/CD and GitOps practices for infrastructure automation (Bitbucket preferred; GitHub/GitLab acceptable), ensuring quality, security, and repeatability.
Provide technical leadership in network automation (Ansible/Python) and implement automated testing strategies (e.g., PyATS/Molecule) to reduce change risk and improve reliability.
Drive automation across storage platforms and Windows estates (SCCM/PowerShell/Ansible), standardising approaches and reducing manual operations.
Lead Kubernetes/OpenShift enablement and integration: Helm, Operators (design/management for senior roles), ArgoCD, YAML manifests, scaling and operability patterns.
Integrate secrets management and automation (Vault/Keycloak/CyberArk) into platform workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
Drive platform networking integration (ingress/load balancing including Gateway API, DNS, service mesh such as Istio) in partnership with relevant teams.
Define outcome-based metrics (e.g., automation coverage, change failure rate, MTTR), and lead continuous improvement through measurable KPIs.
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
10+ years of experience in Platform Engineering / DevOps / Infrastructure Engineering with a strong automation-first mindset.
Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Strong hands-on expertise with Terraform + Ansible (AAP preferred) and ability to build scalable automation frameworks and standards.
Strong scripting/programming skills in Python and/or Golang, including building internal tooling and automation strategies.
Proven experience with Git-based workflows and CI/CD systems; familiarity with GitOps approaches (e.g., ArgoCD) is desirable.
Solid Kubernetes/OpenShift knowledge (administration and/or architecture), including Helm/Operators and production troubleshooting.
Demonstrated ability to lead delivery and influence across teams through clear technical direction and stakeholder management.
Nice-to-have / Advantageous
Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD/CKAS) and/or OpenShift experience across platform services (ACM/ACS, OpenShift Virtualisation).
Cost and capacity optimisation exposure (e.g., Kubecost, Goldilocks).
Secrets and identity tooling integration experience (HashiCorp Vault, Keycloak, CyberArk).
Service mesh and advanced networking experience (e.g., Istio; vendor-based ingress/load balancers; Gateway API).
HashiCorp ecosystem depth and image building tools (e.g., Packer for golden images).
Automated infrastructure testing leadership (PyATS, Molecule) and quality gates for IaC.
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
- Experience with SDLC methodology and documentation
- Knowledge of the Linux network stack
- Knowledge of packet capture/pcaps
- Proficiency in Java or C++ especially testing frameworks in C++ or Java
- Exposure to CI/CD tools and contributing to automation
- Strong analytical, presentation and communication skills
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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.
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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
