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Digital Automation Engineer - Associate - System & Network Operations - 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: Digital Automation Engineer under System & Network Operations department is responsible for identifying, designing, and implementing automated solutions to eliminate repetitive manual processes. This role drives operational efficiency by evaluating current workflows, architecting technical solutions, and transforming manual tasks into streamlined digital workflows. Job Duties: Job Responsibilities: Identify Opportunities: Analyze existing business processes to find inefficiencies and high-volume manual tasks ripe for automation. Provide Solutions: Architect, develop, and deploy robust automation solutions using RPA, scripting, AI, or low-code platforms. Eliminate Manual Works: Streamline daily operations by replacing tedious, error-prone manual data entry and processing with digital workflows. Initiate Projects: Propose new automation initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project scope and timelines. Create Proposals: Draft detailed business cases, cost-benefit analyses, and project proposals to secure stakeholder buy-in and funding. Documentation: Create comprehensive technical documentation, process maps, user guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Job Requirements: Degree graduation in Computer Science, Information System or IT related disciplines. Minimum 3 years of experience in infrastructure and system programming or scripting. University fresh graduates with outstanding programming experience will be considered also. Solid hands-on coding and software development experiences. Proven experience on systems integration coding using Python, Perl, Unix Shell Scripts, Windows PowerShell, Excel Macro, PowerApp, etc. Knowledge on Windows, Linux, ServiceNow, CyberArk, SharePoint. With interest and knowledge in Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Attention to details, with multi-tasking capabilities on handling planning, coordination and execution at the same time. Strong sense on technology risk and security. Proactive working attitude, able to work independently. Good interpersonal and communication skills. 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.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.