Technical Manager, Platforms Engineering (CIAM)

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling.

Who are we?

We are the IT Division of HKJC, a vibrant community of over 1,500 dedicated professionals working collaboratively across Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Our team is a diverse mix of individuals from various backgrounds, from all across the world. We embrace our humanity, recognizing that each of us brings unique strengths and perspectives. This diversity not only enriches our work environment but also drives our innovation and creativity as we strive to achieve our collective goals.

What do we do?

We design, build, and operate the technology that powers the Club. Our primary focus is on delivering the service that supports our hospitality, racing and wagering operations, to ensure that our customers and members enjoy exceptional experiences.

We also deliver the changes necessary to drive business growth through new products and services. And, we are committed to safeguarding the Club by protecting it from external threats, providing a secure and resilient technological environment.

The Job

• Gather business requirements and perform impact analysis for the existing Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) platform
• Develop Unit-test scripts to support test-driven development methodology
• Perform development and configuration changes for the CIAM platform to support business initiatives
• Implement and support Single Sign-on (SSO), Multi Factor Authentication (MFA), and Conditional Access controls, ensuring authentication standards are applied consistently and exceptions are documented and governed
• Engineer and maintain identity integrations for SaaS and on-prem applications, including federation and enterprise application configurations
• Coordinate with the System Assurance (Testing) team to ensure that adequate testing scope is performed for new enhancements
• Work closely with Shenzhen development teams, System Assurance, Infrastructure and Operation teams to deliver high-quality systems
• Implement, enhance and/or automate the team's IAM workflows and processes in accordance with business requirements, the Club’s relevant information security policies and standards, to achieve both a high level of operational efficiency and cyber security posture 

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related discipline
• Must have a background in Java development
• Certifications in Agile Methodology are welcomed, but not mandatory
• Strong knowledge with containerised implementation, micro-service architecture, Restful API, Messaging Queue, e.g. Solace / Kafka
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker and ArgoCD
• Programming and developer skills in Java (mandatory) and at least one of Perl, JavaScript or Groovy
• Operational fluency in creating SQL queries, LDAP search queries, and JSON file formatting
• Working knowledge of modern identity protocols, authentication and authorisation standards, such as OAuth2, OIDC
• Working knowledge of IAM platforms, e.g. PingIdentity, ForgeRock, Okta, Azure AD, is preferred

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We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a dynamic working environment and development opportunities.

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Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring

We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.