Senior Software Developer/Software Developer (at the rank of IT Officer/IT Technician) in Information Technology Services (ITS) (Ref.: 534792)
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://its.hku.hk/.
We are seeking a high‑calibre IT professional to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high‑quality IT services.
The Role
The appointee will be responsible for the design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of modern web‑based and enterprise applications supporting eLearning platforms (e.g. Moodle, Panopto) and other University services. He/She will also be involved in system integration, project implementation, testing, documentation, user support, and other duties as assigned by Information Technology Services.
Qualifications and Qualities
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, preferably with relevant experience in application development or IT services. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, with strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Certification in ITIL v3/4 and PRINCE2 would be a definite advantage.
Applicants should have good knowledge of, and relevant experience in, at least two of the following areas:
- Modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript)
- Front‑end application development using modern frameworks/libraries such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
- Back‑end application development using technologies such as Node.js, Java, Spring Boot, Python, or .NET
- API design, development, and system integration using RESTful APIs, JSON, and other modern integration technologies
- Modern application architecture and development practices, including microservices, modular design, secure coding, authentication, and authorization
- DevOps and software engineering tools/practices such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployment
- Cloud platforms and cloud‑native application development (advantageous)
- Moodle learning management system and/or the Panopto lecture capture system (advantageous)
- Relational, distributed SQL/NewSQL, and NoSQL databases (e.g. MySQL, OceanBase, CockroachDB, MongoDB), and familiarity with scalability approaches such as data partitioning and application‑level sharding (advantageous)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, including machine learning, generative AI, large language model (LLM) application integration, AI‑assisted development tools, and responsible AI practices (advantageous)
Candidates 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 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 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 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 April 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and
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