Technology Excellence Engineer (AI)

ASK IT Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

ASK IT Limited in Hong Kong is hiring a technically hands-on project engineer to support Agile ceremonies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and design scalable cloud-native systems using Kubernetes and open-source tools.

You will ensure security and governance while assisting with vendor selection, ROI analysis, and RFP documentation. Cantonese fluency is required and English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related.
• 1+ year of experience in intelligent systems or AI-related tech.
• Hands-on Agile delivery experience with Jira/Confluence.
• Cloud-native tech, automation tools, or data pipelines advantageous.
• Proficient in Python and at least one major cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Familiar with Kubernetes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with MLOps and open-source tools (Dify, n8n, Airflow).
• Strong security, compliance, and governance knowledge.
• Cantonese fluency required; English fluent; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Agile ceremonies with Scrum Master; manage Jira/Confluence artifacts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track progress and mitigate risks.
• Design and implement scalable systems using open-source tools (Kubernetes, Dify).
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance throughout development.
• Support vendor selection, ROI analysis, and manage RFP documents.
• Communicate project progress and align stakeholders on technical direction.
• Lead end-to-end project execution from ideation to production.
• Provide ongoing system support and implement minor enhancements.
• Lead workshops and promote knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Agile project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

English proficiency

Cantonese proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Kubernetes

Dify

n8n

Airflow

Python

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Job description

· Support Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprints, retrospectives) alongside the Scrum Master, manage Jira/Confluence artifacts (backlogs, task trackers, documentation), and ensure adherence to Agile delivery principles.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to track task progress, identify and elevate risks/blockers, and contribute to the timely delivery of project milestones.

· Design and implement scalable systems (automation workflows, predictive analytics modules, cloud pipelines) using open-source tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Dify, n8n), leveraging best practices for performance and scalability.

· Ensure system security, compliance, and governance throughout the development lifecycle, adhering to internal protocols and industry standards.

· Support vendor selection and procurement processes: contribute to business case development, conduct ROI analysis, and assist in managing RFP documentation and vendor engagements.

· Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives, providing technical input and support throughout the vendor partnership lifecycle.

4. BAU Support & Compliance Management

· Provide ongoing system support, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and lead the implementation of minor to moderate enhancements to improve system performance.

· Oversee adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards, integrating compliance checks into daily technical operations.

· Research emerging technology trends (e.g., generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI), pilot new tools and frameworks, and propose adoption strategies to enhance technical capabilities.

· Promote a culture of learning by leading workshops, documenting technical processes, and facilitating team knowledge-sharing activities.

6. Project Communication & Stakeholder Alignment

· Prepare and present project progress updates, technical roadmaps, and insights to stakeholders and business partners, ensuring clarity on technical outcomes.

· Translate complex technical insights into actionable narratives that support business transformation goals and align stakeholders on technical direction.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Execution

· Collaborate with Project Management, Business Analysis, Development, and QA teams to contribute to end-to-end project delivery, spanning ideation to production.

· Take ownership of technical tasks across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with team objectives and delivering high-quality results.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

· 1+ year of experience in intelligent systems, AI-related technologies, technical development, or system implementation.

· Hands-on experience with Agile project delivery and familiarity with Jira/Confluence is highly desirable.

· Exposure to cloud-native technologies, automation tools, or data pipelines is an advantage.

· Proficient in Python programming language and experienced with at least one major cloud platform (AWS/Azure/GCP).

· Familiarity with containerization (Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines, with the ability to design and implement scalable infrastructure.

· Experience with MLOps, data pipelines, and open-source automation tools (e.g., Dify, n8n, Airflow) is advantageous.

· Strong understanding of system security, compliance, and governance best practices in technical development.

· Self-driven learner with adaptability to evolving technology trends and a passion for innovation.

· Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to present technical concepts and strategies clearly.

· Resilient and collaborative, thriving in fast-paced, iterative environments while maintaining attention to detail.

· Proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions, with a focus on delivering high-quality technical outcomes.

· Agile (CSM/PSM), cloud, or AI/ML certifications are preferred but not required.

· Fluency in English (written and spoken) and able to communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders.

· Fluency in Cantonese is required.

· Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

***Permanent Hong Kong Resident is preferred. Expected Salary in CV is needed for consideration***

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