Analyst Programmer (Data Management)

About Hong Kong Genome Institute

The Hong Kong Genome Institute (HKGI), established and wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government, commenced full operations in 2021.  With the vision “to avail genomic medicine to all for better health and well-being” and supported by the Health Bureau, HKGI works in close collaboration with the Department of Health, Hospital Authority, medical schools of local universities and other stakeholders to accelerate the development of genomic medicine in Hong Kong along four strategic foci: integrate genomics into medicine, advance research, nurture talents and enhance public genomic literacy.

As the first step towards achieving its vision, HKGI launched the Hong Kong Genome Project (HKGP) in 2021. As the city’s first large-scale genome sequencing project, HKGP serves as a catalyst to benefit patients and their families with more precise diagnosis and personalised treatment through whole genome sequencing. It also aims to establish genome database of the local population, testing infrastructure and talent pool to address the healthcare needs of Hong Kong in the long run.

For more information, please visit www.hkgi.org

Analyst Programmer (Data Management)

The Analyst Programmer (Data Management) supports the System Analyst (Data Management) in HKGI’s data warehouse project, focusing on the design, development and maintenance of a new data warehouse platform for managing bioinformatic and genomic data, which aims to consolidate data from various existing platforms.  The incumbent will assist in refining platform architecture, optimising performance, and ensuring scalability.

Reporting to the System Analyst (Data Management), the incumbent will assume the following responsibilities:

Key responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a robust, scalable and high-performance data storage and management system for genomic data
• Assist in developing and documenting system architecture, data models, data flow diagrams, and system interfaces
• Contribute to identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks within the data storage and retrieval pipeline
• Assist in developing and implementing a scalability plan to accommodate the rapid growth of genomic data
• Prepare documentation and conduct various testing activities throughout the whole SDLC cycle (e.g. unit tests, SIT, UAT, load tests, regression tests) to ensure all functional and operational requirements are met
• Support routine operational activities to maintain system efficiency and reliability
• Perform any other duties assigned by senior officers

Requirements

We are seeking a high-calibre candidate for the post of Analyst Programmer (Data Management) who possesses:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, with at least 4 years of relevant working experience
• Strong understanding of data warehouse principles, data modelling, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes
• Experience with various storage technologies, including object storage (e.g., S3), parallel file systems, and databases (e.g., Clickhouse, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS RDS)
• Experience with cloud-based data technologies, as well as data security and access control mechanisms
• Familiarity with Linux system administration, including shell scripting, system monitoring, and performance tuning
• Knowledge of containerisation using Docker and deploying on the Kubernetes platform
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline and related DevOps technologies
• Proficiency in at least one of these programming languages: Java, Python
• A keen focus on platform-level optimisation to enhance performance and scalability
• Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with genomic data analysis and bioinformatics tools
• Experience with healthcare interoperability standards, particularly FHIR and HL7
• Experience with on-premises storage or systems is a plus

Office Location
Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin

Remuneration

Successful candidate will be offered attractive remuneration and be appointed on an initial two-year contract (subject to mutual agreement for contract renewal).

Application

Interested parties should send full resume enclosing current and expected remuneration together with availability to HKGI on or before 7 September 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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