Duties: The appointee will lead a team of IT professionals responsible for delivering application services including software architecture and solution design, system development, deployment, integration, maintenance, support and quality assurance of application systems. He/She will collaborate closely with various stakeholders to translate business requirements into IT initiatives, plan and implement IT solutions to meet corporate needs, manage technological change, keep abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies. 

Requirements:

(a) Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related disciplines;

(b) At least 8 years’ post-qualification work experience in sizable applications development, with at least 6 years’ in a managerial level;

(c) Proven track record in full-cycle software development and project management, vendor management;

(d) Technical proficiency in Cloud Architecture, Mobile Development (iOS, Android, React Native, Flutter), Java EE, and Oracle Database technologies;

(e) Familiarity with PMP, Agile/Scrum, PRINCE2 methodologies, Kubernetes, OWASP and ISO standards including ISO20000, ISO27001 and ISO9000;

(f) Knowledge in Government IT security policies, cybersecurity guidelines and requirements preferrable;

(g) Experience in delivering business solutions leveraging AI technologies, data analytics and intelligence tools, and Alibaba Cloud infrastructure would be an advantage;

(h) Self-initiated, innovative with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;

(i) Highly meticulous and able to work at non-office and irregular hours when required; and

(j) Good oral and written communication skills in both Chinese and English. 

Employment Terms: The remuneration package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Appointment will be on a fixed-term contract with contract-end-gratuity, MPF benefits, medical and dental care. Future employment may be offered on renewable contracts subject to performance and staffing needs. 

Date for Application Review: 25 November 2025

Applications would be considered until the post is filled. 

A detailed resume including your qualifications and experience, current/expected salary and earliest availability should be sent to the Manager - Human Resources, by quoting the position applied and reference number via email at itd-recruit@hkeaa.edu.hk. Due to the secrecy nature of HKEAA's job duties, applicants invited for interview may be required to make a declaration of any conflict of interests. Applicants not notified within 8 weeks from the application review date should consider their applications unsuccessful. 

The HKEAA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Information provided relating to employment will be kept confidential and used only for processing applications. For details, please refer to the Policy Statement on Equal Opportunities and the Personal Information Collection Statement on the HKEAA website (www.hkeaa.edu.hk).