Job Description

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

The School of Continuing Education, one of the seven Faculties/Schools of the University and a major provider of continuing and professional education in Hong Kong, offers a wide range of full-time and part-time programmes at the post-secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels for young learners and working adults. It also offers in-house training and short courses to meet the community needs and market demands. Operated on a self-financed basis, the School and its College of International Education currently employ about 400 full-time staff and 500 part-time instructors. The School is inviting applications for the following position:

System Analyst (Development) (Re. No.: 25260600)

The appointee is expected to perform the following duties:

Key Responsibilities :

• Map and document interfaces between legacy and new systems, ensuring seamless integration and efficient data transfer;
• Perform various software development lifecycle tasks, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance;
• Develop innovative solutions and undertake product development;
• Create and maintain comprehensive testing documentation for complete systems, ensuring rigorous quality control and adherence to project timelines;
• Produce user manuals for users of new systems, facilitating smooth adoption and maximizing system utilization; and
• Perform other IT projects and assignments as assigned.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or related discipline
• At least 3-4 years of relevant work experience with a focus on web application development with responsive design and system integration;
• Strong hands-on solid proven experience in the following scripting languages: Java, PHP, Python, RESTful API and SQL;
• Good knowledge of any of the following is an advantage: Docker, Kubernetes, MS Power Platform, PowerBuilder, Jira and test automation tools;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex system issues; and
• Possess solid written and verbal communication skills to both technical and non-technical audiences, and strong commitment to tasks.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written assessment.

The initial appointment for the above post will be made on a fixed-term contract of one year. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Candidates with fewer years of relevant experience may be considered for a junior role.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System Those who are not invited for interview 8 weeks after submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy

The School reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.