Enterprise Infrastructure Specialist - Hang Seng Bank (HK)

Some careers have more impact than others.
 
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join Hang Seng and discover how valued you’ll be. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, Hang Seng offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HASE Infrastructure DevOps team to advise on OS, middleware, database, and cloud technologies across projects and functional areas.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable database architectures that meet availability and performance targets.
• Monitor database health and performance; diagnose and resolve incidents to minimize downtime.
• Implement and enforce database security controls, backup strategies, and disaster-recovery plans.
• Work with application teams to optimize queries, schemas, and data access patterns.
• Triage and resolve database-related support requests from internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Plan and execute database upgrades, migrations, and routine maintenance with minimal service impact.
• Maintain clear documentation of database configurations, operational procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure solutions meet resilience, sustainability, and recovery time objectives (RTO/RPO).
• Maintain current expertise in relevant tools, cybersecurity practices, and regulations for data privacy, consent, and residency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field.
• DBA certification from Oracle, Microsoft, or another recognized vendor.
• Expertise in one or more database platforms (Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DB2, MongoDB, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of database design, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with database security, backup strategies, and disaster recovery planning.
• Working knowledge of ITIL principles, with emphasis on service operations.
• Experience with automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to perform under pressure.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Self‑motivated, able to work independently, and demonstrates strong ownership.
• Customer‑focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and leadership.

Good to have

• Experience with complementary technologies (middleware, caching/messaging, or major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP). 
• Spoken Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred. 
• Proven team leadership or technical lead experience.

Candidates with less experience will be considered for junior role.

You’ll achieve more when you join Hang Seng Bank Limited.
 
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Hang Seng is committed to service excellence. Our people are our most important asset and play a vital role in our efforts to continually enhance our performance for customers and provide best-in-class products and services.  We seek to attract high-calibre talent by offering a dynamic working environment, good career development opportunities and competitive compensation packages.
 
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