System Analyst ( 1-year contract )
Summary
One-year contract in Hong Kong for a hybrid analyst–engineer who gathers business requirements, writes technical specs and system designs, and hands-on builds RESTful backends in Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI) with PostgreSQL/MySQL plus React front ends, working in Agile/Scrum teams.
About the Role
Hybrid analyst–engineer role: part requirements analysis and system design, part hands-on full-stack development. You will bridge business needs and technical implementation, translating business processes into scalable software systems while actively building and maintaining the applications.
What You'll Do
Gather and analyze business requirements, then translate them into technical specs, user stories, and system design documents (workflows, ERDs, sequence diagrams).
Define acceptance criteria and support UAT.
Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services in Python (Django / Flask / FastAPI), including database modeling and efficient SQL on PostgreSQL / MySQL.
Integrate third-party APIs and internal services, and implement authentication, authorization, and data-security best practices.
Build responsive, component-based UIs in React (hooks, state management), consuming backend APIs and managing client-side data flow.
Work in Agile/Scrum teams, act as the bridge between business users and developers, and support testing, deployment, and post-release maintenance.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
3–6 years in systems analysis and/or full-stack development.
Strong Python with at least one backend framework (Django, Flask, or FastAPI).
Solid React and modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3.
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
Working knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL) and SQL.
Proven ability to gather requirements and produce clear technical specifications.
Familiarity with Git and version-control workflows.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
