Senior Software Developer / Software Developer (at the rank of IT Officer / IT Technician) for Student Information Systems Team in the Information Technology Services (Several Posts)

HKU Careers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuity on contract end

Medical benefits

Annual leave

Job summary

The University seeks a Senior Software Developer / Software Developer for its Student Information Systems Team in Information Technology Services. The appointees design, develop, deploy, and support web/mobile apps, modernize systems, and enable AI adoption to improve student experience.

Responsibilities include cloud management on Microsoft Azure, data analytics, and delivering high-quality IT services for student information management and university processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related field.
• Solid experience in software development and system support.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy web and mobile apps; unit tests; assist users during UAT and integration tests.
• Modernize systems; migrate legacy apps; integrate microservices.
• Support AI adoption with LLMs and MCP frameworks to enhance student experience and operations.
• Analyze user requirements; produce student analytics and reports.
• Manage Azure cloud infrastructure for high availability, security and performance.
• Provide technical support and maintain reliable IT services for student information management.

Skills

Software development

System support

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology

Tools

Spring Boot

Java Servlets

React

Next.js

Vue.js

Node.js

Oracle

MS SQL

Microsoft Azure

Power BI

Job description

Senior Software Developer / Software Developer (at the rank of IT Officer / IT Technician) for Student Information Systems Team in the Information Technology Services (Several Posts)

Ref.: 537597
Work type: Full-time
Department: Information Technology Services (40000)
Categories: Executive / Technical / Support

Senior Software Developer / Software Developer (at the rank of IT Officer / IT Technician) for Student Information Systems Team in the Information Technology Services (several posts) (Ref.: 537597)

We are seeking high-caliber IT talent to join us in providing top-notch IT services for our Student Information Systems Team, leveraging their technical expertise to design, develop, integrate and support tailored solutions that contribute to the digital transformation of the University.

The Role

The appointees will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and deploying web and mobile applications, conducting unit tests and SIT, and supporting users during UAT and end-to-end integration tests;
• Modernizing systems, migrating legacy applications and integrating microservices;
• Supporting the adoption and integration of AI technologies (including LLMs and MCP frameworks) to enhance student experience and operational efficiency;
• Analyzing user requirements and producing student analytics and reports;
• Managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure and services on Microsoft Azure to ensure high availability, security, and performance; and
• Providing technical support and maintaining reliable, high-quality IT services that underpin student information management and University business processes.

Qualifications and Qualities

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field;
• Solid experience in software application development and system support;
• A good command of written and spoken English; and
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of responsibility.

Applicants should have good knowledge of, and relevant experience in, some of the following areas:

• Designing and developing microservices with Spring Boot and Java Servlets;
• Frontend web development using modern frameworks such as React, Next.js, and Vue.js, with Node.js for server-side development and tooling;
• Native or hybrid mobile app development (React Native, Swift, Objective-C, Cordova, Framework7);
• Database technologies (Oracle, MS SQL);
• System modernization strategies and legacy application migration;
• Cloud technologies (Microsoft Azure), including API Management (APIM) and hybrid cloud;
• API technologies and protocols, including RESTful APIs and SOAP, as well as integrations leveraging the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable large-scale AI adoption and consumption;
• AI and machine-learning integrations, particularly leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs);
• PeopleSoft Campus Solutions and Oracle BI Publisher;
• Power BI (Power BI Desktop and Power BI Report Builder); and
• IoT development including contactless smartcard systems and related technologies.

Those with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered for appointment as Software Developer (at the rank of IT Technician). High-caliber fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on fixed-term full-time contract for 2 years and commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Advertised: Oct 16, 2026 (HK Time)
Applications close: Nov 1, 2026 (HK Time)