Career Opportunities

Full Time Front-end Developer (at the rank of IT Officer) in the Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 534656) 

We are looking for a Full Time Front-end Developer (at the rank of IT Officer) in the Centre for Information Technology in Education within the Faculty of Education. 

Duties and Responsibilities 
The appointee will: 

• Implement HKU’s assessment task designs per OECD-provided customizers for different assessment task types
• Build modular, reusable front-end components for web-based assessment applications
• Handle data configuration/ exchange via JSON and XML for assessment task development
• Develop, package and render QTI-aligned Portable Custom Interactions (PCIs), ensuring assessment platform compatibility
• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and responsive design for multi-device use
• Embed PCI-wrapped items into the assessment platform in line with relevant agreements and technical specifications
• Ensure complete, accurate data capture in the correct format to support assessment project
• Refine front-end code for optimal performance and user experience (UX) 
• Collaborate with HKU’s cross-functional project team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Requirements

• At least Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, IT, Web Development or a related discipline
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 and CSS3
• Proven experience building modular, reusable web application front-end components
• Expertise in JSON/XML for web project data handling and configuration
• Solid knowledge and application of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and responsive design
• Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated, proactive and able to meet project timelines
• Hands-on experience with QTI standards and PCI development, packaging and rendering. This is not required but would be an advantage

What We Offer 
The appointment will commence as soon as possible for one year.

How to Apply 
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until March 20, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.