Systems Analyst - Associate - Post-trade Systems

We are seeking a highly motivated Java Developer to join our dynamic IT division at HKEX. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical systems that underpin Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, secure, and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement next-generation clearing and settlement systems to support OTC derivatives.
• Maintain and enhance the OTC Clearing and Settlement System (OCASS), ensuring high availability and performance.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing; support user acceptance testing (UAT) phases.
• Work closely with business users, QA teams, and other IT units to ensure smooth implementation and delivery.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical and functional documentation, deployment guides, and operational procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and system optimization.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related IT disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in system development.
• Exposure to financial services or other highly regulated industries is an advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Java development.
• Experience in microservices architecture and cloud platforms (HCS preferred), including Kafka, Kubernetes, and containerized applications is preferred.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Jira, GitLab, Nexus, JUnit, SonarQube, Docker).
• Knowledge of Spring Boot, GaussDB, Hibernate, and Linux scripting.
• Understanding of secure coding practices and performance tuning.
• Good command of written and good listening in English.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks independently under minimal supervision.