Associate Director (Information Technology) – Solution Architect (AI & Innovation Platform)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of AI & innovation platforms, including AI/ML pipelines, generative AI solutions, agentic frameworks, automation frameworks, and intelligent process orchestration systems
- Define and own reference architecture, patterns, and governance frameworks for AI, cloud-native, and digital innovation platforms
- Champion innovation by identifying, evaluating, and piloting emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, low-code/no-code platforms, AI agents, autonomous systems) to solve complex business challenges
- Collaborate with the AI CoE to design, implement, and ensure the production readiness of AI business use cases within HKMA
- Collaborate with Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, and business stakeholders to align solution architecture with strategic goals and regulatory requirements
- Drive the adoption of cloud-native principles, DevSecOps, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) across innovation projects and AI platforms
- Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, resilient, and secure architectures for AI application deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management
- Provide technical leadership in building and integrating innovation platforms with banking and financial systems
- Support proof-of-concept (PoC) and rapid prototyping initiatives, ensuring feasibility, security, and scalability before enterprise rollout
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., data privacy, cybersecurity, audit trails) in all architectural decisions and implementations
Requirements
- University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in IT architecture and solution design, with at least 2 years focused on digital transformation, innovation platforms, or enterprise AI solutions
- Proven track record in leading large-scale, multi-year digitalisation projects across financial services or regulated industries
- Experience in cloud-native architecture with hands-on experience in designing and deploying scalable, secure, and resilient systems
- Strong foundation in AI & innovation platform technologies, including:
— Generative AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, vLLM)
— AI interfaces (e.g. MCP, Open AI)
— MLOps/LLMOps toolchains (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Argo Workflows)
— AI orchestration, vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems
— AI Platforms
- Integration with enterprise data platforms (e.g. Data lake)
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, Ansible Automation Platform CI/CD)
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including security scanning (SonarQube), artifact management (Nexus, Harbor), and compliance automation
- Strong understanding of API management, event-driven architecture, and microservices design
- Experience in enterprise-grade monitoring and observability (Grafana, Prometheus, Loki)
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills – capable of translating technical concepts to business leaders and non-technical stakeholders
- A proactive mindset with a passion for innovation, continuous learning, and driving change in complex environments
Conditions of service
- Appointment will be made on fixed contract terms
- A competitive remuneration package will be offered, with flexibility to account for additional experience, qualifications, and leadership impact
- Fringe benefits include medical and dental coverage, paid annual leave, and contract-end gratuity
Closing Date for Application: 19 June 2026 (7:30 p.m.).
Please visit our website at www.hkma.gov.hk for more information about the position.
