Job Responsibilities:

• Developing a platform for integration of data resources, website and research application development
• Maintaining and managing computer server and software applications
• Leading, coordinating and ensuring the smooth operation of ad hoc projects to assist faculty members in downloading and compiling new data sets from public or other designated sources; and developing custom programs and API to scrape and process public data
• Being the interface with faculty members to define project scope and data requirements; leading the analysts/programmers to complete the research data and application development projects for faculty members with the highest quality and efficiency
• Compiling and analyzing data related to research activities
• Supporting the research team in liaising and organizing activities related to cross-disciplinary and cross-departmental research collaboration and idea exchange
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related disciplines with at least 5 years of post-qualification work experience
• They should be proficient in using software packages such as office utilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), database management systems and SQL
• Experience in Python or R programming, and Web programming and API development is a must
• Experience in developing, configuring and managing large-scale data platforms such as Hadoop and NoSQL databases will be advantageous.
• Must be responsible, reliable and detail-minded
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in written and spoken English