Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.
Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.
Applications are now invited for the following post:
System Analyst (at the rank of Assistant Manager II)
Information Technology Services Centre
(Post Ref.: 26/20)
Responsibilities
- Lead the full lifecycle of application development projects for admissions and records management, from requirements gathering and system design to implementation, testing deployment, and support;
- Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies (e.g. AI/ML, low-code platforms, API-first architecture, data analytics tools) to improve system capabilities and user experience;
- Integrate enterprise systems with modern platforms to enable seamless data exchange and process automation across departments;
- Collaborate with academic and administrative units to understand their operational needs. Translate business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs. Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to align expectations and project deliverables;
- Apply software engineering best practices, including secure coding, CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing to modernize legacy applications and ensure systems are designed for scalability, maintainability, and compliance with data governance and cybersecurity standards;
- Coordinate internal resources and external vendors to ensure timely and quality delivery of system enhancements and new implementations. Monitor project progress, manage risks and report on milestones and outcomes;
- Implement robust testing strategies and quality assurance processes to maintain high standards of system integrity;
- Assist Team Leaders to mentor junior team members and promote knowledge sharing;
- Prepare detailed system documentation including functional specifications, user manuals and training materials;
- Conduct post-implementation reviews, gather feedback and drive continuous improvement initiatives;
- Undertake other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field;
- Minimum 5 years of enterprise application development experience, with at least 2 years in project management;
- Practical skills in JavaScript framework such as VueJS, NodeJS, etc;
- Solid experience with backend scripting languages such as Python, PHP, Java, JavaScript, SQL and RESTful API;
- Knowledge of PL/SQL is beneficial;
- Application modernization and migration projects;
- Full software development lifecycle management;
- System integration and implementation;
- Familiarity with academic information systems and administrative platforms;
- Knowledge of IT service management (ITIL) and project management (PRINCE2/ PMP) frameworks;
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, proficient in written and spoken English, strong analytical skills;
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to work independently and in teams;
- Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality and continue improvement;
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in an academic environment.
Salary and Fringe Benefits
The rank and commencing salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund and gratuity. Appointment will be made on a fixed-term contract of two years.
Application Procedure
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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
