The Department
The IT Sports Wagering Solutions Department provides application solutions to the Sports Wagering portfolio and is responsible for the delivery of the SP3d Fixed Odds (FO) Host Systems.

The Job
You will:

• Lead development teams engaged in the estimation, design, construction, testing, maintenance, support and installation of complex computer based solutions;
• Oversee the translation of business requirements into functional design that align with architectural standards and roadmaps;
• Seek opportunities to constantly improve work practices and team achievements
• Mentor, train, motivate and develop staff to establish and maintain knowledgeable and competent workforce;
• Set and monitor budgets for operating and capital expenditure;
• Ensure workforce cooperation and engagement within and across the organization;
• Participate in the Application Development management team;
• Participate and contribute positively to create a diverse and inclusive culture with trust and respect. Play an active role to support cross team/division/department efforts and model collaborative behaviours.

About You
You should have:

• University degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology or related engineering discipline
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in architectural design and software development of large scale systems
• Minimum of 5 years management experience in leading teams and building relationships with people at a variety of levels
• Proven staff management/supervision capability with multi-site development team management experience
• Working knowledge in system design, software development and testing processes and the good understanding of PDLC are mandatory. Design and software development experience on database, application systems on Linux/Windows or web systems are important
• In-depth knowledge and experience of IT system development, design concepts and development tools
• Knowledge in Continuous Integration, DevOps and Automated testing
• Experience using Jira, Confluence, and other software development and documentation tools used in DevOps
• Ability to communicate complicated ideas clearly with wide range of stakeholders is essential
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English, Cantonese and Mandarin

Terms of employment
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply
Please send your resume, complete with expected salary and job reference by clicking the Apply Now button or to:

Mail: The Human Resources Department, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, 1 Sports Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong