Full Time Front-end Developer (at the rank of IT Officer)
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Job Summary
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 HKUs 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 HKUs cross-functional project team
- Perform other duties as assigned
Essential Requirements
- At least Bachelors 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 should apply online at the Universitys careers site () and upload an up-to-date 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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Bootstrap
- CSS
- Front-End Development
- HTML5
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- Angular
- Less
- JavaScript
- backbone.js
- Sass
About Company
Established in 1911, the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is the territory’s oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognized, research led, comprehensive university.
