IT Technician/Senior IT Assistant (holding the functional title of Programmer)

IT Technician/Senior IT Assistant (holding the functional title of Programmer) in the Centre for Comparative Medicine Research(Ref.: 534094) (to commence as soon as possible for one year, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)

The Centre for Comparative Medicine Research is a rapidly expanding, AAALAC International accredited, academic research-support centre of the LKS Faculty of Medicine at HKU. We are committed to the provision of high-quality laboratory animals, well-equipped animal holding facilities, and professional services to support the leading role of HKU in research and teaching. Information about the Centre can be obtained at .

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain form systems and related applications
• Utilize OutSystems for rapid application development and integration
• Automate processes using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages)
• Manage, optimize, and troubleshoot databases (Oracle, MySQL)
• Write, debug, and maintain programs to ensure smooth operations
• Support web-based application development and system integration
• Collaborate with stakeholders, produce documentation, and follow DevOps practices
• Liaise with internal administrative offices/departmental users and external solutions consultants and
• Assist with ad hoc projects assigned by supervisors.

Requirements:

• Higher diploma or above in Computer Science, Information Technology or related disciplines
• Knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, PHP frameworks, Python, MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle and HTML
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform and related technologies, including Power Apps (Model-Driven and Canvas), Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft 365, Teams and SharePoint
• Experience in form system development
• Exposure to Generative AI and data technologies, such as large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, ChatGPT, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), data mining and data visualization
• Good documentation skills and attention to details and
• Good critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and communication skills.

Candidates with higher qualifications or more experience may be considered for appointment as IT Technician. Fresh graduates will also be considered.

Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 533684) need not re-apply.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University's careers site () and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start from January 21, 2026 and continue until February 4, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.