Principal Cloud Services Engineer - Assistant Vice President - Cloud Platform Services - IT - 12 Months Contract

**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:** We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Cloud Services Engineer to join Cloud Platform Services team. Our team responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based solution, we also work closely with our development, operations, and security teams to ensure the stability, scalability, and security of our cloud infrastructure. **Job Duties:** **Job Responsibilities:** * Lead the design and evolution of global, Multi-AZ cloud architectures, focusing on resilience, scalability, and performance optimization. * Infrastructure Governance, own and govern the "Golden Library" of Terraform modules, ensuring all infrastructure-as-code (IaC) follows strict organizational standards and naming conventions. * AI-Driven Automation & Tooling: Design and build AI-Driven automation frameworks (Infrastructure as Intent) that streamline technical requirement analysis and accelerate the "Requirement-to-Code" lifecycle. * Architect machine-readable schemas for complex cloud resources, including VPC CIDR allocation, DNS hierarchies, and global tagging taxonomies. * Integrate CIS Cloud Foundations Benchmarks into the core delivery pipeline using Policy-as-Code tools to ensure 100% compliance at the point of creation. * Implement automated validation loops that allow for self-healing infrastructure and proactive error correction within CI/CD pipelines. **Job Requirements:** * 10+ years of experience in AWS, Azure, GCP or China Brand Private Cloud, with expert-level proficiency in Terraform (HCL) and the ability to build sophisticated, reusable module libraries. *  Deep knowledge of CIS Benchmarks and experience implementing Zero-Trust security models through automated Policy-as-Code (e.g., OPA, Sentinel, or Checkov). *  High proficiency in designing complex JSON/YAML schemas to create machine-parsable environments for automated CIDR allocation, tagging, and resource lifecycle management. *  Experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI coding assistants to accelerate development, with an understanding of how to provide technical context to AI agents for accurate code generation. * Familiarity with building "closed-loop" automation where systems can interpret requirements, execute plans, and self-correct based on validation feedback. *  Advanced understanding of global networking, including transit routing, software-defined networking, and IP Address Management (IPAM) in a multi-region environment. **Competencies and Behaviors Required:** Analytical Thinking * Breaks down complex cloud infrastructure challenges into manageable components. * Identifies root causes of system issues and proposes practical, data-driven solutions. * Applies structured thinking to evaluate cloud architecture and deployment strategies. Risk Awareness * Understands and adheres to HKEX’s risk appetite when implementing cloud solutions. * Recognizes potential vulnerabilities in cloud environments and proactively mitigates them. * Makes informed decisions that balance innovation with operational stability. Intellectual Curiosity * Actively explores emerging cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Alibaba Cloud and China Brand Private Cloud). * Seeks to understand the rationale behind new tools and practices such as Kubernetes, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. * Demonstrates a growth mindset by continuously learning and applying new knowledge. Resilience * Maintains composure and adaptability when troubleshooting critical cloud system issues. * Manages multiple tasks and shifting priorities with focus and determination. * Responds constructively to setbacks and uses them as learning opportunities. Effective Communication * Explains complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. * Communicates status updates, blockers and risks in a timely and transparent manner. * Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams including development, operations and security.   Teamwork * Works collaboratively with colleagues to deliver secure and scalable cloud solutions. * Supports team members by sharing knowledge and offering assistance during project delivery. * Builds positive relationships across departments to ensure alignment with HKEX standards. _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