Software Engineer (associate) - Markets Systems - IT - 12 Months Contract

Software Engineer (Contractor)

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

We are seeking a motivated and energetic Software Engineer (Contractor) to join our Markets Systems technology team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. We work closely with infrastructure and cyber security teams to operate systems within a fast paced and highly regulated financial market environment in Hong Kong.

Job Duties

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain backend services for broker OMS certification system of the exchange in cash and derivatives markets.
• Participate in modernization initiatives, including containerized and deploy cloud-native platforms
• Provide production and test environment support, including off-hours or weekend support when required
• Automate and streamline system health check and operations
• Establish and uphold engineering standards and best practices in line with organizational policies

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Java (Spring Boot) for backend development
• Familiarity with React (TypeScript / JavaScript) is an advantage, though the role is primarily backend-focused
• Experience working as a full-stack or backend engineer, with clear strength in backend system design and implementation
• Solid Linux and network (i.e. TCP/IP) troubleshooting skills

Optional Skills

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes-based platforms (on-prem or cloud)
• Experience using Helm for application packaging and deployment
• Python development experience, particularly for tooling, automation, or system migration
• Cloud or container-related certifications are nice to have, but not mandatory
• Exposure to technical testing, deployment, or DevOps practices is an added advantage

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 - TKO

Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (Hong Kong SAR)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Contract