Senior Software Developer / Software Developer (at the rank of IT Officer/IT Technician) for Web & Mobility Technologies Team in the Information Technology Services

Senior Software Developer / Software Developer (at the rank of IT Officer/IT Technician) for Web & Mobility Technologies Team in the Information Technology Services (Ref.: 526409)

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides central IT services to support the University’s teaching, learning, research and administrative activities. ITS is transforming its organization to support its new strategic development and strategic adoption of new technologies. Information about ITS can be obtained at https://www.its.hku.hk/.

We are seeking high caliber IT talents to join us to provide top-notch IT services for our Web & Mobility Technologies Team.

The Role

The appointee will be responsible for

• Developing and supporting web and mobile technologies and services;
• Defining system requirements, carrying out design, implementation, and testing, and managing changes during deployment; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Qualities

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline; a good command of written and spoken English; and good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. They should also have good knowledge of and relevant experience in some of the following areas:

• Web technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Node.js, React)
• Mobile IDE tools (Flutter, React Native, Vue)
• Programming languages (Java, .NET C#, Python, Node.js)
• Data integration/API (Oracle, MS SQL, JSON, REST, API gateway)
• Low-code platforms (Microsoft Power Platform)
• Cloud technologies (Azure)
• DevSecOps, preferably Azure DevOps
• Experience in UI / UX design is a plus

Those with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered for appointment as Software Developer

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.

How to Apply

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until May 31, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.