Assistant IT Manager

Chamber; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 335,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Assistant IT Manager to oversee vendor relations, supervise outsourced developments, and ensure security and architectural compliance. You will coordinate with the internal Project Manager, maintain ASP.NET/ASPX web systems, and develop RESTful APIs to connect legacy backends with Strapi CMS.

AI automation and robust security are emphasized. Minimum 5 years of web development experience, a degree in CS/IT, and strong C#/ASP.NET skills are

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Computer Science or IT.
• Minimum 5+ years of solid web app development experience.
• Vendor management or technical evaluation experience is a plus.
• Strong programming in C#, ASP.NET (ASPX) and MS SQL Server.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON; Strapi or modern frontends is a plus.
• Knowledge of AI concepts and hosting open-source LLMs is preferred.
• Understanding of web security and networking; Cloudflare or Firewalls preferred.
• Proactive, quick learner with good English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendor technical management and code reviews.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to define system specs and ensure integration.
• Maintain, debug, and enhance ASP.NET/ASPX web systems and integrations.
• Assist in API server setup and RESTful API development.
• Monitor web performance and security; explore AI automation ideas.

Skills

C# / ASP.NET

RESTful API development

Microsoft SQL Server

Strapi CMS

Web security & Networking

Cloudflare / Firewall

AI concepts & automation

English & Cantonese comms

Vendor management

Code review / QA

Education

Degree or Higher Diploma in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Strapi CMS

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce

Job Title Assistant IT Manager

Duties Key Responsibilities
Vendor Technical Management & Quality Control: Supervise external technical vendors, review their source code and deliverables, and ensure all outsourced developments strictly comply with internal security and architectural standards.
Technical Coordination: Collaborate closely with the internal Project Manager to evaluate vendor technical proposals, define system specifications, and ensure seamless integration between vendor solutions and internal systems.
System Maintenance & Development: Maintain, debug, and enhance existing corporate web systems (ASP.NET/ASPX), handling various business logic modules, user authentication, and third‑party integrations (e.g., payment gateways).
System Revamp Project: Assist in setting up API servers and developing RESTful APIs to integrate legacy backend systems with newly developed frontends and Strapi CMS.
Infrastructure & Security: Work alongside the IT team to monitor web performance and manage network security utilizing Cloudflare (CDN/WAF) and Firewalls.
AI Integration & Automation: Explore and assist in implementing AI technologies and automated workflows to improve internal operational efficiency.
Technical Documentation & Support: Update technical specifications, conduct testing during revamp phases, and provide technical troubleshooting for internal users.

Monthly Salary Negotiable

Job Nature Full Time

Required Education Degree

Work Experience 5 year(s)

Other Requirements Degree or Higher Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5+ years of solid experience in web application development is required for the Assistant Manager role. Experience in vendor management or technical evaluation is a strong advantage.
Strong programming skills in C#, ASP.NET (ASPX), and Microsoft SQL Server.
Solid experience in RESTful API development and JSON. Experience with Headless CMS (e.g., Strapi) or modern frontend frameworks is a strong advantage.
AI Technology (Nice-to-have): Knowledge of AI concepts. Hands‑on experience with local AI model deployment (e.g., hosting open-source LLMs) and AI workflow automation (e.g., Dify, n8n, LangChain) is highly preferred.
Understanding of web security and networking. Previous exposure to Cloudflare or Firewall is highly preferred.
Proactive problem‑solver with a strong willingness to learn new technologies.
Good command of spoken and written English and Cantonese.