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As the technical decision-maker for the exchange's fund clearing and settlement system, you will be responsible for building an efficient, secure, and scalable clearing and settlement system to ensure user asset security, real-time transaction clearing, and accurate reconciliation. The system must support multi-currency, cross-chain assets, and complex business scenarios (e.g., leverage, derivatives, wealth management). You need extensive experience in developing financial-grade clearing and settlement systems, with deep understanding of blockchain fundamentals, asset custody processes, and financial compliance requirements. By constructing a highly available and auditable clearing and settlement infrastructure, you will ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of the exchange's fund flows.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead the clearing and settlement technical team, taking full responsibility for team development, talent recruitment, training, motivation, and performance management. Improve technical standards and processes to ensure efficient and high-quality delivery
• Plan and execute the technical evolution roadmap for the exchange's clearing and settlement systems. Design an architecture that supports multi-currency, multi-channel, and multi-mode settlement, continuously optimizing efficiency while ensuring system availability and fund security
• Establish a multi-layer reconciliation system and lead the design of the accounting system to achieve automated accounting processing
• Collaborate closely with various teams to ensure the security of exchange transactions and funds
• Analyze industry trends, propose innovative solutions, and continuously improve clearing and settlement processes and system design
  Requirements- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; 8+ years of backend development experience, including 3+ years in clearing/settlement system development (securities, payment, cryptocurrency) and 2+ years in team management
• Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go/Java/Rust/C++/Scala, with strong skills in big data ecosystems and rule engines
• Hands-on experience in high-concurrency clearing and settlement systems; must have led the design or optimization of systems handling tens of millions of daily orders, with proven experience in resolving major operational failures and improving reconciliation efficiency
• Deep understanding of fund security in the cryptocurrency industry, familiarity with accounting security mechanisms, clearing/settlement processes for various exchange business models, and workflows such as fund reconciliation, discrepancy handling, and fund security prevention
• Exceptional leadership, communication, coordination, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to drive cross-team collaboration and influence upstream and downstream partners
• Strong commitment to product quality, a high sense of responsibility, and the ability to solve problems under pressure
• Excellent analytical skills, with the capability to address complex issues and systemic risks

Nice-To-Have:

• Experience in building core clearing and settlement systems for top-tier exchanges or financial institutions (securities, payment companies)
• Familiarity with DeFi protocol liquidation models (e.g., AMM market maker settlement) or blockchain analysis tools
• Fluent in English and Chinese, experience with supporting overseas business operations

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Description

Oakham Partners is a bespoke recruitment services provider located in Hong Kong. We specialize in providing recruitment solutions for clients ranging from large corporations to SMEs and start-ups. Our expertise and industry knowledge allow us to find the best candidates for our clients' specific needs. We recruit specialists across various professional disciplines and cater to the local recruitment market by focusing on new and emerging areas. Our team of consultants are experts in their respective fields, with many having industry experience within the disciplines they recruit for. Whether it's permanent, contract, or interim professionals, we provide recruitment solutions worldwide.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Data Engineering Lead to oversee the data engineering team and drive the implementation of advanced data and AI initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, with significant exposure to data science and analytics, and a minimum of seven years of experience. This role requires a leader who can provide vision and technical guidance, foster a high-performing team culture, and effectively communicate complex data concepts to both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Provide overall strategic guidance for the data engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Lead and mentor a data team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture to achieve strategic goals.
• Identify and present the business benefits and value propositions of potential data and AI use cases to stakeholders.
• Review and enhance the data team's operational model in conjunction with stakeholders to optimize efficiency and impact.

Technical Architecture & Development

• Build a scalable data framework using modern Azure technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric, to support downstream applications.
• Refactor redundant and low-efficiency code from legacy systems or vendors, including data pipelines, PySpark, SQL, and shell scripts.
• Oversee the implementation of AI solutions, to provide data analysis self-service capabilities.
• Ensure the data architecture incorporates core data management competencies, including data governance, data quality, and data security.

Team Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate and oversee the offshore team in Mainland China, ensuring project goals and timelines are met.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between onshore and offshore teams and with other departments.
• Act as a technical liaison, translating complex data concepts for business stakeholders and guiding the team to deliver user-centric solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7+ Years of experience in data engineering, with demonstrated exposure to data science and analytics principles.
• Proven experience providing strategic direction and implementing complex data and AI solutions.
• Hands-on expertise with Azure data services, including Azure Data Factory, Databricks (PySpark), Azure Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience with other relevant technologies, such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), MongoDB, and modern orchestration tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage complex projects and mentor junior team members.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across different groups.

As the technical decision-maker for the exchange's risk control system, responsible for the end-to-end risk control system architecture design and technical breakthrough for margin trading, spot leverage, margin management, and derivative trading. You must possess experience in developing financial-grade risk control systems, capabilities in high-concurrency real-time data processing, and cross-team collaborative leadership. By building a secure and efficient risk control defense system, you will ensure the security of exchange assets and business compliance, supporting risk controllability during global business expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead the risk control R&D team, with full responsibility for team building, talent recruitment, development, motivation, and performance management. Improve technical standards and processes to ensure the efficiency and quality of technical delivery.
• Plan and execute the technical evolution roadmap for the exchange's risk control systems. Design a risk control engine architecture that supports real-time decision-making (millisecond-level response) and high concurrency, integrating rule engines and big data stream processing, to optimize the efficiency of real-time risk indicator calculation and ensure system availability and fund security.
• Formulate risk management solutions and build a multi-level risk control system to meet the risk control requirements of various business lines such as spot, contracts, and options.
• Work closely with various collaborative teams to ensure the security of exchange trading and funds.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and continuously enhance system design and risk response capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field; 8+ years of backend development experience, including 3+ years developing financial risk control systems (securities, futures, cryptocurrency) and 2+ years of team management experience.
• Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go/Java/Python/C++/Scala; skilled in big data ecosystems and rule engines.
• Hands-on experience with high-concurrency risk control systems; has led the development or optimization of millisecond-level real-time decision engines, with practical experience in resolving major risk control failures and improving system response speed and accuracy.
• Familiar with business scenarios such as high-leverage trading and derivatives; possesses a deep understanding of the cryptocurrency market; knowledgeable in risk measurement methods such as VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, coordination, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to effectively drive cross-team collaboration and influence upstream/downstream teams and partners.
• Possess an extreme pursuit of product quality, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to solve problems under high pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills, capable of solving complex problems and addressing systemic risks.

Nice-To-Have:

• Experience in building core risk control systems for top-tier exchanges or traditional financial institutions (brokerages, futures companies).
• Familiar with DeFi protocol risk models or AI-powered risk control tools.
• Fluent in English and Chinese, experience with supporting overseas business.

As the technical decision-maker for the exchange's fund clearing and settlement system, you will be responsible for building an efficient, secure, and scalable clearing and settlement system to ensure user asset security, real-time transaction clearing, and accurate reconciliation. The system must support multi-currency, cross-chain assets, and complex business scenarios (e.g., leverage, derivatives, wealth management). You need extensive experience in developing financial-grade clearing and settlement systems, with deep understanding of blockchain fundamentals, asset custody processes, and financial compliance requirements. By constructing a highly available and auditable clearing and settlement infrastructure, you will ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of the exchange's fund flows.

Responsibilities:

• Build and lead the clearing and settlement technical team, taking full responsibility for team development, talent recruitment, training, motivation, and performance management. Improve technical standards and processes to ensure efficient and high-quality delivery.
• Plan and execute the technical evolution roadmap for the exchange's clearing and settlement systems. Design an architecture that supports multi-currency, multi-channel, and multi-mode settlement, continuously optimizing efficiency while ensuring system availability and fund security.
• Establish a multi-layer reconciliation system and lead the design of the accounting system to achieve automated accounting processing.
• Collaborate closely with various teams to ensure the security of exchange transactions and funds.
• Analyze industry trends, propose innovative solutions, and continuously improve clearing and settlement processes and system design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; 8+ years of backend development experience, including 3+ years in clearing/settlement system development (securities, payment, cryptocurrency) and 2+ years in team management.
• Proficient in at least one of the following languages: Go/Java/Rust/C++/Scala, with strong skills in big data ecosystems and rule engines.
• Hands-on experience in high-concurrency clearing and settlement systems; must have led the design or optimization of systems handling tens of millions of daily orders, with proven experience in resolving major operational failures and improving reconciliation efficiency.
• Deep understanding of fund security in the cryptocurrency industry, familiarity with accounting security mechanisms, clearing/settlement processes for various exchange business models, and workflows such as fund reconciliation, discrepancy handling, and fund security prevention.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, coordination, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to drive cross-team collaboration and influence upstream and downstream partners.
• Strong commitment to product quality, a high sense of responsibility, and the ability to solve problems under pressure.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the capability to address complex issues and systemic risks.

Nice-To-Have:

• Experience in building core clearing and settlement systems for top-tier exchanges or financial institutions (securities, payment companies).
• Familiarity with DeFi protocol liquidation models (e.g., AMM market maker settlement) or blockchain analysis tools.
• Fluent in English and Chinese, experience with supporting overseas business operations.

We're seeking a technically strong and hands-on engineering leader to drive AI and digital initiatives within a fast-evolving enterprise environment. This role is ideal for someone with a solid background in application development, a passion for AI innovation, and a proven ability to lead and scale engineering teams.

Client Details

The hiring company is a large enterprise, known for its extensive network and commitment to technological advancement. Headquartered in HK, it is a leader in its field and continually invests in innovation to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Description

• Reporting project outcomes and insights to senior stakeholders.Lead and mentor a team of 4-5 developers, ensuring high standards in system design, development practices, and code quality.
• Establish and enforce structured development frameworks, conduct code reviews, and provide technical coaching.
• Drive the implementation of DevOps/DevSecOps pipelines and automation strategies to support secure and scalable deployments.
• Lead the development and deployment of AI-driven solutions, including real-world AIOps use cases and generative AI applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, define KPIs, and deliver insights through dashboards and executive storytelling.
• Contribute to the evolution of an internal AI platform that enables end users to build their own intelligent agents.
• Support upcoming initiatives such as generative BI using Databricks, model fine-tuning on open-source stacks, and on-premise infrastructure (e.g., Alibaba Cloud).
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to a culture of innovation and experimentation.

Tech Stack & Tools:

• Languages: Java, Python
• DevSecOps: CI/CD pipelines, secure development practices
• AI/ML: LLMs (e.g., Tien Wen), fine-tuning on NVIDIA and Mac Studio hardware
• Platforms: Generative BI, AIOps, user-facing AI agent builders
• Infrastructure: On-premise, China-based open-source stacks
• GitHub: (Include your GitHub profile or team repo link here to showcase your engineering culture and contributions)

Profile

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering or application development, with at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Strong hands-on experience in DevOps/DevSecOps and AI/ML implementation
• Proven ability to lead development teams and enforce engineering discipline
• Experience delivering AI solutions from concept to production
• Familiarity with China-based infrastructure and open-source AI ecosystems is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, especially in translating technical insights into business value

Job Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI projects
• Be part of a high-impact digital transformation journey with a goal to double growth by 2026
• Work closely with business teams to bring real AI use cases to life
• Lead cutting-edge initiatives that blend AI, engineering, and business strategy

This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact. Apply now to take your career to the next level

To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Eliza Lai on

The Cloud DBA Engineering Lead will have overall responsibility for supporting the database infrastructure from design through implementation, ongoing management and support. This role requires a deep understanding of key business areas to plan, develop and implement database solutions that align with corporate and service-specific objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the database team in managing and supporting the database infrastructure, ensuring availability, capacity and 24/7 support for business systems.
• Design, manage and implement databases on MS SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, AWS RDS and Azure SQL.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to the database team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Manage a multi-region delivery team across Asia.
• Oversee database system maintenance, including troubleshooting, performance monitoring and tuning.
• Transform existing databases running on virtual machines to AWS/Azure native databases or MySQL.
• Optimize costs associated with MongoDB and Cloud DB consumption.
• Perform database server installation, patching and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance and service management standards.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to support cloud adoption and implement critical IT projects.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for database management.
• Manage database upgrades, automation and integration with DevOps practices.
• Implement and manage Kubernetes (K8S) for database deployment and orchestration.
• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for the organization's database systems.
• Utilize generative AI features to enhance operations and cost optimization.
• Utilize AI and automation to improve database management processes.
• Define a full function of a database catalog for self-service, user requests and fulfilment.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Service Level Management: Ensure ongoing IT infrastructure services meet service targets and manage incidents effectively.
• Project Implementation: Successfully implement cloud infrastructure projects and support existing business units according to project plans and budgets.
• Compliance: Ensure IT systems and network infrastructure comply with security requirements.
• Leadership: Establish a seamless team operation committed to delivering excellent IT services.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Over 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of MS SQL Server, MongoDB, AWS and Azure database technologies.
• ITIL foundation certification preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, management and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience in project management is a plus.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of database administration, backup and recovery, performance monitoring and tuning and database encryption.
• Experience with various vendor products such as MS SQL Server, MongoDB, AWS RDS, Azure SQL PaaS, Azure SQL MI.
• Proficiency in data migration and scripting.
• Understanding of IT operations in an insurance company is preferred.
• Good command of written English and Chinese, fluent in spoken English.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated and willing to take challenges.
• Experience with database upgrades, automation, DevOps practices, Kubernetes (K8S), Kafka and managing a multi-region delivery team across Asia.
• Experience with DBmoto, IBM CDC and replication tools with AS400.
• Experience with Kafka and Data Lake.

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Solid (8+ years) of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server, MongoDB, AWS and Azure database technologies.
• ITIL foundation certification preferred.
• Experience with various vendor products such as MS SQL Server, MongoDB, AWS RDS, Azure SQL PaaS, Azure SQL MI.
• Knowledge of database administration, backup and recovery, performance monitoring and tuning and database encryption.
• Experience in data migration and scripting.
• Understanding of IT operations in an insurance company.
• Experience with database upgrades, automation, DevOps practices, Kubernetes (K8S), Kafka and managing a multi-region delivery team across Asia.
• Experience with DBmoto, IBM CDC and replication tools with AS400.
• Experience with Kafka and Data Lake.
• Good command of written English and Chinese; fluent in spoken English.

As the technical decision-maker for the exchange's core trading system, responsible for the architectural design, technical breakthrough, and team management of multi-category trading systems including spot, perpetual contracts, and options. You must possess top-tier high-concurrency, low-latency system design capabilities, financial-grade trading system development experience, and technical team leadership skills, ensuring the security, efficiency, and scalability of the exchange's core trading capabilities, and supporting global business expansion and product innovation.

Responsibilities

1. Build and lead the trading R&D team, fully responsible for team building, talent recruitment, development, motivation, and performance management, improving technical standards and processes to ensure technical delivery efficiency and quality.
2. Plan the technical evolution roadmap for the exchange's core trading systems (including matching engine, order management), design a distributed architecture supporting high-frequency trading, ensuring low latency and high availability.
3. Design unified architectural solutions for cross-product trading (spot, perpetual, options) to reduce redundant development and support rapid iteration of new trading pairs and derivatives.
4. Work closely with various collaborative teams to provide users with rich trading capabilities and a good trading experience.
5. Keep up with industry trends and continuously enhance the trading system's capabilities.

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field, 8+ years of backend development experience, 3+ years of trading system (securities, foreign exchange, futures, cryptocurrency) development experience, and 2+ years of team management experience.
2. Proficient in at least one of Go/Java/Rust/C++, familiar with high-frequency trading system design and optimization.
3. Possess practical experience in high-concurrency, low-latency systems, have led the design or optimization of systems handling 100,000+ transactions per second, and have experience in resolving major production environment failures and performance tuning challenges.
4. Deep understanding of derivative mechanisms such as spot leverage, perpetual contract funding rates, and option Greeks, possess profound knowledge of the cryptocurrency market, familiar with leveraged trading, arbitrage strategies, and the market maker ecosystem.
5. Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and conflict resolution skills, able to effectively drive cross-team collaboration and influence upstream and downstream teams and partners.
6. Extreme pursuit of product quality, strong sense of responsibility, and ability to solve problems under high pressure.
7. Possess excellent analysis, complex problem-solving, and systemic risk handling abilities.

Nice-To-Have:

1. Experience in building core trading systems for top-tier exchanges or traditional financial institutions (securities firms, futures companies).
2. Fluent in English and Chinese. Experience with supporting overseas business.

Your new company

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  My client is a rapidly expanding cloud solutions provider with a strong focus on cloud technologies.
  

• Report to the local Managing Director and lead a team of 10
• Lead and manage a team of cloud engineers and pre-sales consultants in the Hong Kong market.
• Design and architect cloud solutions tailored to enterprise client needs.
• Support pre-sales activities including solutioning, presentations, and technical workshops.
• Ensure delivery excellence and adherence to AWS best practices.

• Chinese speaking is a must
• Experience in pre-sales and client-facing roles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• AWS certifications are highly desirable.

• If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call Jacky Chow @ . Alternatively, you can also share your updated CV to
  

About Us


Join a team of brilliant minds and hardcore engineers dedicated to solving some of the most challenging problems in software engineering today. We offer a unique opportunity to work on algorithmically intensive, design-heavy projects that are novel and groundbreaking. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Tech Lead to guide a world-class engineering team, drive technical strategy, and maintain a culture of excellence and innovation.



How to Know If You're the Right Fit


If you are an exceptional engineer who excels at both solving complex technical problems and amplifying the impact of your team, this role is for you. We're looking for a leader who is not just an engineer but an innovator and a mentor, someone eager to collaborate with the best minds in the industry, lead ambitious projects, and make a significant impact on the future of technology.



Why This Role Is Exciting

• Lead a Brilliant Team: Guide and mentor some of the brightest engineers and researchers in the industry.
• Architect the Future: Own the technical direction for projects that require deep algorithmic thinking and advanced system design.
• Impactful Work: Lead the development of technologies that push the boundaries of what's possible.
• High-Level Collaboration: Partner with leading developers and researchers shaping the future of decentralized technologies, representing your team's work and vision.

• Lead the technical design and architecture of scalable, high-performance systems and components, making key decisions to guide the team's direction.
• People management, including but not limited to mentoring, coaching, and empowering engineers on your team, fostering their professional growth and technical skills.
• Project management, keeping the project on track and having all stakeholders informed.
• Champion best practices for software development, including code quality, testing, and observability.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment by facilitating code reviews, architecture discussions, and problem-solving sessions.
• Partner with product and research teams to translate requirements into a clear technical roadmap and break down complex projects into actionable tasks.

• Develop and implement efficient algorithms and complex data structures, setting the standard for the team.
• Innovate solutions for new and novel technical challenges, guiding the team through uncharted territory.
• Remain hands-on, contributing to the codebase and tackling the most challenging technical problems alongside your team.

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform technical strategy.
• Encourage and contribute to research initiatives and the publication of findings where applicable.
• Drive experimentation with new tools and technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a passion for tackling complex, algorithmic challenges.
• Extensive experience in software development, with a proven track record of shipping high-quality products.
• Familiarity with Rust, Go, or C# is a plus but not mandatory.
• Mastery of software architecture, design patterns, and system design principles.
• Strong experience with distributed systems, networking, or low-level programming is highly advantageous.

• Work alongside the best developers and organizations in the industry (e.g., Ethereum Foundation, Starknet, Gnosis).

• Dive into projects that are new and novel, not your typical enterprise tasks.
• Be at the forefront of technological innovation in the industry

• Leading the design and implementation of a new consensus algorithm.
• Guiding the optimization of virtual machines or compilers for better performance.
• Architecting and overseeing the implementation of advanced P2P networking protocols.
• Spearheading the development of efficient data structures for state representation in distributed systems.
• Driving contributions to open-source projects and publishing innovative research.
• Defining the strategy and leading the development of SDKs for the best DevEx in the industry.

• Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with industry leaders.
• Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in the world.
• Flexible Working Hours: Manage your own schedule to balance work and life effectively.