Applications are invited for appointment as Software Developer, to commence as soon as possible.
The appointee will join the Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), a start-up company incorporated by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) that is led by senior faculty members of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at HKU. The D24H sets to play pivotal role in gathering and curating massive, unique data resources and to develop new, deep, frontier analytics in protecting global public health and improving individual healthcare through precision medicine.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, research teams, collaborators, and vendors to jointly design, develop, and execute commercialisation projects;
- Liaise with end users or collaborators on component, product, or system requirements, conduct systems analysis, and document specifications;
- Coordinate with stakeholders and programmers in application development to align with specifications and requirements;
- Analyse and implement enhancements based on end users' requests and provide ongoing support for implemented systems;
- Review and provide advice on application development, system and network capacity planning, software performance standards, programming standards, and project documentation control procedures;
- Review and conduct system-level or component-level testing to meet with compliance and requirements;
- Ensure compliance with internal, international standards, or industry best practices; and
- Perform any ad hoc duties as assigned by the senior management of the Company.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Biomedical Engineering, or related disciplines;
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in software development;
- Proficient in web application development, database design (MSSQL, SQL Server), and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure);
- Solid experience in REST API integration, Docker, Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, React, and Python;
- Experience in AI-based applications and cloud-based deployment (AWS/Azure) would be an added advantage;
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team;
- Good leadership, analytical, and communication skills; and
- Proactive, self-driven, and detail-oriented.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Applicants should click "Apply" and attach an application letter and a detailed resume stating the current and expected salary. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.