Analyst Programmer (Data Management)
Technology and Innovation
Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
The Analyst Programmer (Data Management) supports the System Analyst (Data Management) in HKGI’s data warehouse project, focusing on the design, development and maintenance of a new data warehouse platform for managing bioinformatic and genomic data, which aims to consolidate data from various existing platforms. The incumbent will assist in refining platform architecture, optimising performance, and ensuring scalability.
Reporting to the System Analyst (Data Management), the incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:
Key responsibilities:
- Assist in implementing a robust, scalable and high-performance data storage and management system for genomic data
- Assist in developing and documenting system architecture, data models, data flow diagrams, and system interfaces
- Contribute to identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks within the data storage and retrieval pipeline
- Assist in developing and implementing a scalability plan to accommodate the rapid growth of genomic data
- Prepare documentation and conduct various testing activities throughout the whole SDLC cycle (e.g. unit tests, SIT, UAT, load tests, regression tests) to ensure all functional and operational requirements are met
- Support routine operational activities to maintain system efficiency and reliability
- Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers
Requirements:
We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Analyst Programmer (Data Management) who possesses:
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 4 years of relevant working experience
- Strong understanding of data warehouse principles, data modelling, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
- Experience with various storage technologies, including object storage (e.g., S3), parallel file systems, and databases (e.g., Clickhouse, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS RDS)
- Experience with cloud-based data technologies, as well as data security and access control mechanisms
- Familiarity with Linux system administration, including shell scripting, system monitoring, and performance tuning
- Knowledge of containerisation using Docker and deploying on the Kubernetes platform
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline and related DevOps technologies
- Proficiency in at least one of these programming languages: Java, Python
- A keen focus on platform-level optimisation to enhance performance and scalability
- Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience with genomic data analysis and bioinformatics tools
- Experience with healthcare interoperability standards, particularly FHIR and HL7
- Experience with on-premises storage or systems is a plus
Office Location: Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin
Remuneration:
Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).
Application:
Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to recruitment3@genomics.org.hk on or before 22 June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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