Assistant Project Manager, Application Development

Randstad Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Hong Kong Limited represents a prestigious tertiary educational institution in Hong Kong and seeks an experienced software architect/developer to design, implement, and migrate enterprise applications. The role spans backend Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and frontend ReactJS ecosystems, with strong DB experience and cloud-adjacent identity controls.

The candidate will collaborate with IT, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure scalable platforms, vendor alignment, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related computing discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive, hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and migrating enterprise applications.
• Strong back-end engineering proficiency in Java, J2EE/Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
• Practical front-end experience within the modern JavaScript ecosystem (ReactJS, Redux, Node.js, Express.js, Next.js, or NestJS).
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL, or MySQL), Redis, containerised environments, and Git.
• Exposure to identity integration via Azure Active Directory, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Familiarity with modern software development toolsets and code optimization techniques.
• Professional command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).
• Prior experience delivering operational applications within public bodies, higher education, or large-scale organisations, alongside familiarity with Agile delivery, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively design system architectures, write clean code, conduct testing, and support large‑scale enterprise platforms.
• Review internal workflows to identify automation opportunities and lead legacy application updates.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to translate operational business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Utilise modern development environments and productivity tools to accelerate feature delivery and ensure code quality.
• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and security teams to monitor application health and resolve complex technical issues.
• Oversee external vendors and solution providers to ensure project deliverables align with institutional standards.

Skills

Java

J2EE/Jakarta EE

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

ReactJS

Redux

Node.js

Express.js

Next.js

NestJS

Oracle

MS SQL

MySQL

Redis

Git

Azure AD SSO MFA

English

Cantonese / Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oracle

MS SQL

MySQL

Redis

Docker

Git

Azure AD

Job description

about the company.

Our client is a prestigious tertiary educational institution in Hong Kong renowned for academic excellence and innovation. The central IT division drives enterprise-wide digital transformation, modernising administrative workflows, upgrading core software infrastructure, and delivering high-performance digital platforms to support ongoing institutional operations.

about the team.

You will join an established central IT team that bridges hands‑on software development with project management. Working in a modern, collaborative environment, the team partners with infrastructure, security, and external solution providers to deliver robust, scalable enterprise applications.

about the job.

• Actively design system architectures, write clean code, conduct testing, and support large‑scale enterprise platforms.

• Review internal workflows to identify automation opportunities and lead legacy application updates.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to translate operational business requirements into effective technical solutions.

• Utilise modern development environments and productivity tools to accelerate feature delivery and ensure code quality.

• Collaborate with network, infrastructure, and security teams to monitor application health and resolve complex technical issues.

• Oversee external vendors and solution providers to ensure project deliverables align with institutional standards.

skills & experience required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related computing discipline.

• Minimum 7 years of progressive, hands‑on experience developing, maintaining, and migrating enterprise applications.

• Strong back‑end engineering proficiency in Java, J2EE/Jakarta EE, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.

• Practical front‑end experience within the modern JavaScript ecosystem (ReactJS, Redux, Node.js, Express.js, Next.js, or NestJS).

• Hands‑on experience with relational databases (Oracle, MS SQL, or MySQL), Redis, containerised environments, and Git.

• Exposure to identity integration via Azure Active Directory, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA).

• Familiarity with modern software development toolsets and code optimization techniques.

• Professional command of written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua).

• Prior experience delivering operational applications within public bodies, higher education, or large‑scale organisations, alongside familiarity with Agile delivery, is preferred.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree