Principal Software Engineer (Assistant Vice President) - Markets Systems - IT

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: The Markets Systems team is responsible for delivering first-in-class systems for trading, market data dissemination and surveillance monitoring in cash and derivatives markets. We play a critical role in managing the full software development cycle, including architecture design, development, testing and implementation of our mission critical systems. We also partner with infrastructure and cyber security team to operate our systems in such fast growing financial markets in Hong Kong. Job Duties: Job Responsibilities: Build low latency trading infrastructures on premises Integrate and support mission critical systems for cash and derivatives markets in HKEX Automate and streamline system health check and operations Assess technological and security risk, drive mitigation actions Carry out production support Establish technical excellence and standard following industry best practices Uphold compliance with organization policies and standards Job Requirements: Experienced in building or supporting low latency trading or market data infrastructure, including network and server setup with kernel by-pass technology Experienced in systems integration, configuration management and environment management Solid experience in shell scripting (e.g. bash), Python, SQL and DevOps Strong problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills Detail-oriented, able to deliver the best quality of work on planning, coordination and execution Experienced in technical testing and deployment is an added advantage Good understanding of enterprise server setup and network topology is an added advantage Be an excellent team player to collaborate with multiple teams 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: Permanent Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code:388) and one of the world’s leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metals Exchange. As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets. HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all. Discover the latest career opportunities and programmes at HKEX.