Analyst Programmer (at the rank of IT Officer)

Job Description:

Analyst Programmer (at the rank of IT Officer) in the Clinical Trials Centre (Ref.:536847)

The Clinical Trials Centre (HKU-CTC) is a leading clinical trials management platform established under The University of Hong Kong LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) and is dedicated to managing and facilitating international-standard clinical trials on new drugs, medical devices and medical technologies. HKU-CTC offers long-term development opportunities to passionate talents who are devoted to a career in the clinical trial profession. We are seeking a high calibre candidate to join our Digital Innovation Team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and deployment of in-house web applications and web services for system integration;
• Analyse user requirements and perform system, database and architectural design;
• Carry out system testing, data migration, documentation preparation and user training;
• Enhance and support the existing systems;
• Perform stress testing and system performance optimization;
• Explore new technologies applicable to new features; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in web application or software development;
• Hands-on experience in Java or other object-oriented programming languages; front-end technologies (e.g. JavaScript, Bootstrap, AJAX, HTML5, CSS3); popular development frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, ReactJS, Laravel, Angular); and cloud Platform (e.g. AWS, Alibaba Cloud);
• Good database knowledge in RDBMS (MySQL or MS SQL) is a must;
• Knowledge in DevOps technology (e.g. Git, Jenkins) is an advantage;
• Strong problem-solving skills, be self-motivated and able to work independently; and
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese is needed for effective communication.

The appointment will commence as soon as possible on a 2-year fixed-term basis, 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.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from July 31, 2026 and continue until August 16, 2026 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.