Senior Software Developer / Software Developer (at the rank of IT Officer / IT Technician) for Student Information Systems Team in the Information Technology Services (several posts) (Ref.: 537597)
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 strategic development and adoption of new technologies. Information about ITS can be obtained at https://its.hku.hk/.
We are seeking high-caliber IT talent to join us in providing top-notch IT services for our Student Information Systems Team, leveraging their technical expertise to design, develop, integrate and support tailored solutions that contribute to the digital transformation of the University.
The Role
The appointees will be responsible for:
- Designing, developing, and deploying web and mobile applications, conducting unit tests and SIT, and supporting users during UAT and end-to-end integration tests;
- Modernizing systems, migrating legacy applications and integrating microservices;
- Supporting the adoption and integration of AI technologies (including LLMs and MCP frameworks) to enhance student experience and operational efficiency;
- Analyzing user requirements and producing student analytics and reports;
- Managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure to ensure high availability, security, and performance; and
- Providing technical support and maintaining reliable, high-quality IT services that underpin student information management and University business processes.
Qualifications and Qualities
- A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field;
- Solid experience in software application development and system support;
- A good command of written and spoken English; and
- Strong communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of responsibility.
Applicants should have good knowledge of, and relevant experience in, some of the following areas:
- Designing and developing microservices with Spring Boot and Java Servlets;
- Frontend web development using modern frameworks such as React, Next.js, and Vue.js, with Node.js for server-side development and tooling;
- Native or hybrid mobile app development (React Native, Swift, Objective-C, Cordova, Framework7);
- Database technologies (Oracle, MS SQL);
- System modernization strategies and legacy application migration;
- Cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure), including API Management (APIM) and hybrid cloud;
- API technologies and protocols, including RESTful APIs and SOAP, as well as integrations leveraging the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable large-scale AI adoption and consumption;
- AI and machine-learning integrations, particularly leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs);
- PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and Oracle BI Publisher;
- Power BI (Power BI Desktop and Power BI Report Builder); and
- IoT development including contactless smartcard systems and related technologies.
Those with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered for appointment as Software Developer (at the rank of IT Technician). High-caliber fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
What We Offer
The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years and 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, totaling up to 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.
How to Apply
The University only accepts online application for the above posts. Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until November 1, 2026, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
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