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:
Applications is responsible for the design, implementation, and application support of HKEX’s market systems, including trading, market data, clearing and settlement, listing systems as well as our internal corporate and surveillance systems. Applications make up several specialised teams that have in-depth technology knowhow to support the on-going maintenance, troubleshooting, enhancements and the development of next generation HKEX platforms.Job Duties:
Job Responsibilities:
Lead the software development within the Application Engineering department
Responsible for system analysis, architecture design and development of the systems
Produce project deliverables such as functional specifications, design documents and test plans
Collaborate with business and technology teams to collect system requirements
Provide production support including out of working hour support responsibility
Assess technological risk and drive actions for mitigation
Establish technical excellence and follow industry best practices
Uphold compliance with organization policies and standards
Job Requirements:
Degree in Computer Science, IT or related disciplines
Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience, preferred in Financial Services/ Banking sectors
Solid skills in Java, web and network programming; C/C++ and Go knowledge are nice to have
Experienced in project and people management for development of large scale systems
Good understanding of DevOps process and tooling
Good understanding of requirements management, contracting/outsourcing management and technology trends
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and people management 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:
PermanentSkills Required
- Degree in Computer Science, IT or related disciplines
- Minimum 10 years' relevant experience, preferred in Financial Services/ Banking sectors
- Solid skills in Java, web and network programming; C/C++ and Go knowledge are nice to have
- Experienced in project and people management for development of large scale systems
- Good understanding of DevOps process and tooling
- Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and people management skills
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
