Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge.

As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching.

HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA.

For more information about the University, please visit https://www.hkmu.edu.hk.

We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in Office for Advancement of Learning and Teaching (ALTO):

Systems Analyst (ALTO) (Ref: 24001KW)

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The appointee will be responsible mainly for the following:

• Designing, developing, testing and deploying new systems and mobile apps;
• Administering, maintaining and enhancing existing systems and mobile apps;
• Overseeing IT security and data protection of the services provided by ALTO;
• Conducting periodic vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and software patching and upgrading;
• Providing technical support to end users; and
• Undertaking other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of the Office for Advancement of Learning and Teaching and his/her nominees.

Candidates

Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence:

• A recognized bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline;
• At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in programming and web systems design;
• Solid experience in web application development with Node.js, React, HTML and CSS.
• Hands-on experience in mobile application development using React Native is preferable; 
• Experience in vulnerability scanning, patching, and upgrading servers at the OS and application level; and
• Professional qualifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CISM would be an advantage.

Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.

Terms and Conditions for Appointment

An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary, an end-of-contract gratuity, and a discretionary incentive payment, where applicable, will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided.

To Apply

Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System.

https://hkmu.taleo.net/careersection/ex_full_time/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=24001KW

Closing date of application: 5 August 2024

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