System Analyst (Clinical Platform and Architecture)
Summary
System Analyst at Hong Kong's Hospital Authority IT & Health Informatics Division, designing and implementing large-scale clinical systems and corporate-wide IT architecture across application frameworks, databases, AI/analytics and cloud platforms, with consultancy, QA, procurement and round-the-clock support duties. Requires a CS degree and 6 years' post-qualification IT experience.
Application Deadline\: 23 November 2026
Date of Issue\: 09 November 2026
Vacancy Notification Circular No. HO2611013
Position | \: | System Analyst (Clinical Platform and Architecture) |
Rank | \: | System Analyst |
Department / Cluster | \: | Information Technology and Health Informatics Division, HA Head Office |
Pay | \: | HK$64,518 to HK$88,971 (HMPS Point 1 to 8) 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\:
Reporting to Systems Manager (Clinical Platform and Architecture), this position is responsible for architecture design and implementation of large-scale systems, including Clinical Systems, as well as technology management. The key roles and responsibilities are\:
- Coordinate, monitor and implement IT solutions in the development of corporate-wide IT architectures/solutions/practices in various technologies, including application frameworks, databases, AI & analytics, Cloud platforms, and other enterprise-scaled platforms.
- Provide consultancy and perform system analysis, problem diagnosis, and resolution based on IT and industry expertise.
- Liaise with users to collect, analyze and finalize requirement specifications and overall design of the application systems.
- Work with stakeholders, including both leadership and subject matter experts, to build and maintain a holistic view of the strategy, processes, information, and technology assets.
- Be responsible for proper handling of change requests, review of standards and guidelines of IT solutions, and provide justifications for the adoption in cases where appropriate.
- Define practical, implementable and actionable architectural framework, patterns and standards to align with HA IT and business strategies and objectives.
- Ensure quality assurance, maintain high quality architectural common services and building blocks according to HA and IT strategic needs.
- Lead ongoing application support, maintenance and enhancements.
- Share best practices and lesson learned, and constantly update the technical system architecture requirements based on the changing technologies and knowledge related to vendor products and solutions.
- Evaluate, recommend and assist procurement processes for required hardware, software and services.
- Conduct feasibility studies and provide recommendations for IT system solutions.
- Ensure smooth system operations through round-the-clock monitoring of systems healthiness, performance and batch processes.
- Provide after office hours system support.
Entry Requirements\:
- Degree in Computer Science or relevant disciplines; or equivalent.
- 6 years’ post qualification Information Technology (IT) related experience.
Preferable Attributes / Exposure\:
- Proven experience in system architecture, development, deployment and support of the following\:
- Web and mobile application frameworks (e.g., React, React Native)
- Java application frameworks (e.g., Java EE, Spring Boot)
- Cloud computing (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift, Huawei, AWS, Alibaba)
- Relational database (e.g., Oracle, PostgreSQL, Sybase, MSSQL) and NoSQL database (e.g., Redis, MongoDB).
- Good knowledge of project management, Agile methodologies, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD), and DevOps practices.
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Strong planning, organizing and evaluation skills.
- Mature, self-motivated, independent, innovative and able to work under pressure.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.