Analyst Programmer (Data and Technical Support Systems)
Summary
Supports and maintains hospital IT systems at Hong Kong's Hospital Authority head office: system monitoring, incident response, upgrades/patching, analysis and QA oversight of programmers. Core stack includes MySQL/PostgreSQL/MS SQL/Oracle databases, GitHub Actions CI/CD, and Java/.NET/Python/ksh development.
Application Deadline \: 19 November 2026
Date of Issue \: 5 November 2026
Vacancy Notification Circular No. HO2611008
Position \: Analyst Programmer (Data and Technical Support Systems)
Rank \: Analyst Programmer
Department / Cluster \: Information Technology and Health Informatics Division, HA Head Office
Pay \: HK$42,259 to HK$64,518 (HGPS Point 17 to 26) per month including Monthly Allowance
Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide technical support for various systems, including system health monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis and follow up.
2. Provide on-going system support including software upgrade, patch management and change management.
3. Conduct detailed system analysis, design, complete system specifications and problem diagnosis; propose, develop and implement IT solutions.
4. Assist in provision of consultancy based on information technology and industry expertise.
5. Prepare requirement specifications and cases for testing; maintain system documentations or reports and monitor service provision of IT solutions.
6. Supervise Programmers and resolve technical issues for the application development and testing.
7. Ensure quality assurance and accept work deliverables from Programmers.
8. Prepare user guide and conduct user training.
9. Provide competent level of user support.
10. Provide after office hours system support.
Entry Requirements
1. Degree in Computer Science or relevant disciplines; or equivalent.
2. 4 years’ post qualification Information Technology (IT) related experience.
Preferable Attributes/Exposure
1. Proven experience in the following areas\:
(a) Database administration on MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL and / or Oracle Database
(b) Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) pipeline with GitHub Action
(c) Process Automation
(d) Application development with Java, .Net, Python and / or KornShell (ksh)
(e) Load testing
2. Self-initiated, flexible and able to work independently.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.
Remarks
1. Please refer to https\://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.
2. May be required to work over-night shifts and/or provide 24-hour on call support, and when necessary, provide on-site support services at different hospitals.
3. For serving HA staff, relevant experience gained in HA may be considered as equivalent to post-qualification experience.
Please submit application online on or before 19 November 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 2300 7386 or 2300 8885.