Programmer (at the rank of IT Technician)

Programmer (at the rank of IT Technician) in the Clinical Trials Centre (Ref: 531557)

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 pursue career advancement and success. We are seeking a high calibre IT professional to join our Digital Innovation Team as a Programmer.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and deployment of in-house web applications and web services for system integration;
• Analyze 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 test 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 disciplines;
• Hands-on experience in Java or other object-oriented programming languages and frontend technologies, such as JavaScript, Bootstrap, AJAX, HTML5, CSS3;
• Experience in popular development frameworks, such as Spring Boot, ReactJS, Laravel, Angular; and cloud Platform, such as AWS, Alibaba Cloud;
• Good database knowledge in RDBMS (MySQL or MS SQL) is a must;
• Experience in web application or software development, and knowledge in DevOps technology, such as Git, Jenkins is an advantage;
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated and able to work independently;
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese is needed for effective communication;
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

The appointment will be made on a two-year fixed-term full-time contract, 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.

The University only accepts online applications for the above post.  Applicants should apply online at the University's career site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will start from March 31, 2025 and continue until April 17, 2025 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.