Officer, Application Security, LME

Location: CN-Shenzhen-HyQ

Shift: Standard - 40 Hours (China)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Permanent

Job Summary:

The Officer – Application Security supports secure software development practices for HKEX systems serving London Metal Exchange (LME). This role is ideal for a technically strong junior engineer seeking hands on experience in application security, secure SDLC and Kubernetes security within a financial market infrastructure.

Job Duties: Key Responsibilities

• Support secure SDLC initiatives, including static code analysis, dependency analysis and secure design reviews
• Maintain and enhance SonarQube and integrate security checks into CI/CD pipelines
• Assist in producing and managing SBOMs for in‑house and third‑party developed applications
• Perform application and API security testing, including security testing during deployment
• Support vulnerability remediation by working closely with development teams
• Participate in threat modelling and security architecture discussions
• Assist in penetration testing and red teaming activities under senior guidance
• Support security of applications running on Kubernetes platforms, including OpenShift
• Work with global stakeholders, including LME, in English‑speaking environments

Required Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in application security, secure software development or cyber security
• Understanding of web application and API security (OWASP Top 10 / OWASP API Top 10)
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools, such as SonarQube and CI/CD pipelines
• Basic understanding of software supply chain security and SBOM concepts
• Exposure to Kubernetes or OpenShift environments is a strong advantage
• Strong interest in pentesting, vulnerability research and attacker techniques
• Experience in a foreign financial institution environment is a plus
• Strong self‑learning capability, hands‑on attitude and passion for technology
• Good spoken and written English is required

Company Introduction: ITD SZ

港交所科技（深圳）有限公司，是2016年12月28日于深圳市前海自贸区成立的外商独资企业。

作为港交所的技术子公司，港交所科技（深圳）有限公司主要是为集团及其附属公司提供计算机软件、计算机硬件、信息系统、云存储、云计算、物联网和计算机网络的开发、技术服务、技术咨询、技术转让；经济信息咨询、企业管理咨询、商务信息咨询、商业信息咨询、信息系统设计、集成、运行维护；数据库管理、大数据分析；以承接服务外包方式提供系统应用管理和维护、信息技术支持管理、数据处理等信息技术和业务流程外包服务。