Research Assistant I/II (holding a functional title of Full-Stack Web Developer) in the Division of Restorative Dental Sciences of the Faculty of Dentistry

University of Hong Kong

Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct research on user behaviours, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to inform learning management system development strategies.
Design, develop, and maintain responsive websites and web applications using modern frontend and backend technologies.
Collaborate with frontend designers and stakeholders to define project requirements and create user-focused solutions.
Implement and maintain website features, troubleshooting and debugging as needed.
Ensure website security and data protection best practices are followed.
Stay current with latest full-stack web development trends and technologies.
Provide technical support and guidance to clients or end-users.

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Web Development, or related discipline.
Ideally at least 1 year of experience in full-stack or frontend web development with proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL.
Strong understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as Vue.js.
Experience with backend technologies including Node.js, Laravel, and both SQL and NoSQL databases.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preference given to those with LLM integration experience and knowledge of learning management systems.

Full-time, temporary contract up to one year, commencing as soon as possible with possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance.