IT Officer (in the grade of Assistant Computer Officer I) in the Information Technology Services Unit

HKU SPACE

Department: grade of Assistant Computer Officer I) in the Information Technology Services Unit
Rank: Non-Academic
Position type: Full-time
Reference: 2026/27-FT-090-JDB
Salary / grade: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application deadline: 18 Nov 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist the Assistant IT Manager in managing the Web Application Team and overseeing daily operations, enhancements, and support of web applications including admission systems, websites, and AI chatbot.
Develop, maintain, enhance, and integrate web application systems and websites.
Support system implementation, upgrades, testing, and deployment while maintaining service quality, availability, security, and scalability.
Assist in adopting and integrating AI technologies into web applications and supporting AI-enabled solutions development.
Troubleshoot web system issues, handle incidents, and liaise with internal teams and external vendors.
Support project activities including requirements gathering, documentation, testing, vendor coordination, and implementation.
Maintain IT governance and cybersecurity standards, prepare system documentation, and stay current with AI and web technology developments.

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or software engineering.
Minimum four years of post-qualification experience in full-stack web development.
Proficiency in modern frontend technologies including TypeScript, JavaScript, Next.js, HTML5/CSS3.
Solid backend development experience in Python and/or PHP with RESTful API design and microservices knowledge.
Experience with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.
Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to learn new technologies and use AI tools to improve productivity; prior experience with admission systems in higher education is desirable.