Devops Specialist - Michael Page
Summary
A DevOps/production support engineer supporting FX and Fixed Income electronic trading platforms for a global bank in Hong Kong, working in a 24/5.5 shift-rotated environment. Day to day involves incident and problem management, deployments, monitoring, Python automation tooling, and data analysis with SQL/KDB+, partnering closely with traders and front-office teams.
- Work directly with FX trading desks in a global bank
- Gain deep exposure to low-latency electronic trading systems
- Work directly with FX trading desks in a global bank
- Gain deep exposure to low-latency electronic trading systems
About Our Client
Our client is a large organization operates within the financial services industry and is known for its global presence and innovative technological solutions. The company is committed to delivering excellence in its services and fostering a collaborative work culture.
Job Description
- Provide front-line DevOps and production support for FX and Fixed Income trading platforms
- Support electronic market-making and order management systems in a 24/5.5 environment
- Manage FX venue and client onboarding activities
- Partner closely with traders, quants, sales, and middle office teams in Hong Kong
- Develop Python tools for trading analysis and operational automation
- Handle production incidents, service requests, and problem management end-to-end
- Perform system monitoring, alert response, and root-cause analysis
- Execute application deployments, upgrades, patching, and configuration across environments
- Produce ad-hoc data analysis using SQL, KDB/Q, or similar query tools
- Communicate clearly with internal users and external vendors during incidents
- Participate in shift rotation, on-call, weekend, and market-open health checks
- Contribute to continuous improvement of DevOps processes and operational tooling
The Successful Applicant
- Hands-on experience supporting FX or Fixed Income electronic trading systems
- Strong background in production support within an investment bank or similar environment
- Solid knowledge of Linux/UNIX systems and command-line operations
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or C++
- Experience with databases and time-series data (SQL, KDB/Q, Oracle, MongoDB)
- Good understanding of DevOps and IT production management principles
- Comfortable working in high-pressure, business-critical trading environments
- Proven troubleshooting skills across applications, infrastructure, and networks
- Confident communicator able to engage directly with front-office stakeholders
- Experience managing third-party vendors and external service providers
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or related field
What's on Offer
- Competitive monthly salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on a renewable contract basis in the financial services industry.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
- Collaborative and professional work environment in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled eRisk DevOps Support Engineer to advance their career within the financial services sector.