Senior Technical Officer in the School of Biomedical Sciences (Ref.: 534700) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance)
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, with solid experience in application and web development. They should have at least 5 years’ hands-on experience in developing and deploying production-grade software, including mobile applications and web frontends. They should also be highly motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and comfortable collaborating with academic, clinical and industry partners.
The appointee will play a key role in developing and maintaining software systems that support digital health and research projects. His/her responsibilities include, but are not limited to: designing, developing and maintaining iOS, Android and web applications; integrating software with external devices and platforms (e.g. ECG and other biomedical hardware) via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), USB/UART and related protocols; implementing and maintaining databases and APIs; ensuring application security, performance and reliability; preparing technical documentation and deployment pipelines; and providing technical support and troubleshooting to users and project teams. Experience in ReactJS/Next.js, Swift, Kotlin, PHP, MySQL, and cloud-based deployment, as well as familiarity with AR, Unity integration or Web3/NFT platforms, would be a strong advantage.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online applications for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until April 30, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
