The innovation and technology industry in Hong Kong is dominated by commercialization, application and industrial engineering. A number of clusters of local and foreign-funded technology enterprises have been formed to actively carry out resources and development (R&D) and innovation activities in Hong Kong. Since Hong Kong is the major IT and telecommunications hub in the region, Hong Kong’s technology industry is actively engaged in R & D and innovative activities. As a result, many technology operators in Hong Kong design and develop hardware and software suitable for IT and telecommunications.
IT Technician
Duties
Mainly deals with computer hardware and software issues, the main duties are as follows:
- Provide hardware and software support
- Find out the cause of the computer failure
- Installation, operation and maintenance of computer systems
- Responsible for setting up and managing network, data adjusting and backup etc
- Computer typesetting, web page creation and updating, film and photo processing
Working hours
About 45 hours a week
Working environment
Working in general industrial and commercial buildings /Office
Personality
- Attention to details
- Responsible
- Patient
- Be logical
Promotion and Reference Salary
IT Technician
Approximately $12,000 - 16,000
Experience 0-2 years
Senior IT Technician
Approximately $18,000 - 26,000
Experience 3-5 years
IT Manager
Approximately $27,000 or more
Experience 6 years or more
Entry requirements
- Hold a Higher Diploma / Associate degree / Registered Post-Secondary College Diploma in Computer / IT related or above
- Familiar with computer hardware, Microsoft client system maintenance and user support
- Good command of written Chinese and English
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- HKUSPACE Community College-Higher Diploma in Information Technology
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education - Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education-Higher Diploma in software
Bachelor Degree
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-Bachelor of Computer Engineering
- The University of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- The University of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- City university of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Multimedia Technician
Duties
Mainly responsible for handling multimedia or digital entertainment, the main duties are as follows:
- Managing the equipment, production and broadcasting system of the studio
- Set up and operate audio and video tools, including microphone, speaker, video screen, projector and video monitor
- Installation, setup and maintenance of operating systems and software use
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Working in general industrial and commercial buildings / Office
Personality
- Attention to details
- Creative
Promotion and Reference Salary
Multimedia Technical Assistant
Approximately $10,000 - 15,000
Experience 0-2 years
Multimedia Technician
Approximately $15,000 - 18,000
Experience 2-3 years
Senior Multimedia Technician
Approximately $20,000 or more
Experience 3-4 years
Entry requirements
- Hold a Higher Diploma / Associate Degree / Registered Post-Secondary College Diploma in Multimedia Technology or above
- Familiar with the use of non-linear audio and video editing software
- Familiar with the application of video recording equipment and audio-visual equipment etc
- Familiar with design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe illustrator
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- Hong Kong Baptist University College of International Education in Science (Creative Digital Media Design)
- Hong Kong Polytechnic University-Higher Diploma in Multimedia Design and Technology
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education-Higher Diploma in Multimedia Creation
Bachelor Degree
Web Administrator
Duties
- Responsible for testing and quality assurance of websites and applications
- Manage the Internet and intranet website operation
- Ensure the websites or web servers are reliable and usable
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in office
Personality
- Attention to details
- Patient
- Be logical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Web Administrator/ Editor
About $15,000 – $40,000
Senior Web Administrator/ Editor
About $20,000 – $70,000
Web Manager
About $30,000 – $90,000
Entry requirements
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in a field related to Computer or Information Science
- Good command of written Chinese and English
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Systems Administrator
Duties
- Manage the connection of different devices
- Provide system administration and support, ensure the computer hardware and software applications, network and database can run normally
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in office
Personality
- Attention to details
- Patient
- Be logical
Promotion and Reference Salary
System Administrator
About $15,000 - $35,000
Senior System Administrator
About $ 20,000 - $50,000
Information Technology Director
About $ 50,000 - $ 110,000
Entry requirements
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in a field related to Computer or Information Science
- Good command of written Chinese and English
Example of related training and courses
Bachelor Degree
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Data Science and Analytics – BSc (Hons)
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Computing – BD
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Programmer
Duties
- Develop applications, test, and edit user manuals as specified by system analysts
- Development of database management programs, query tools, reporting tools, etc
- Develop backend applications to process data collected from the Internet
- Develop sub-business programs and web pages
- System implementation, maintenance and use support
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in industrial and commercial buildings/Office
Personality
- Attention to details
- Responsible
- Patient
- Be logical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Programmer
Approximately $12,000 - 15,000
Experience 0-2 years
Program Analyst
Approximately $22,000 - 25,000
Experience From 3 years
Systems Analyst
Approximately $35,000 - 40,000
Experience From 5 years
Entry requirements
- Holder of higher Diploma / Associate degree / Registered Post-Secondary College Diploma in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or above
- Knowledge of general Internet and related computer software, such as JavaScript/HTML/XML
- Good command of written Chinese and English
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- HKUSPACE Community College-Higher Diploma in Information Technology
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education - Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education-Higher Diploma in software
Bachelor Degree
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Hong Kong University of science and technology-bachelor of Computer Engineering
- The University of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- The University of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- City university of Hong Kong-Bachelor of science in Computer Science
Mobile APP Developer
Duties
Work with the team to develop mobile application and provide maintenance work. The main duties are as follows:
- Responsible for the design, development and implementation of mobile platform applications, including software and games
- Make sure the program is tailored to the needs of the user
- Provide a marketing promotion for the program
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in general industrial and commercial buildings/Office
Personality
- Attention to details
- Patient
- Be logical
- Creative
Promotion and Reference Salary
Junior Mobile Programmer
Approximately $12,000 - 18,000
Experience 0-2 years
Mobile Phone Programmer
Approximately $20,000
Experience From 3 years
Senior Mobile Phone Programmer
Approximately $25,000 - 40,000
Experience From 5 years
Entry requirements
- Hold a Higher Diploma / Associate Degree / Registered Post-Secondary College in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or above
- Knowledge of mobile application software, such as Java programming / Objective-C programming
- Good command of written Chinese and English
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- HKUSPACE Community College-Higher Diploma in Information Technology
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education - Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education-Higher Diploma in software
Bachelor Degree
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Hong Kong University of science and technology-Bachelor of Computer Engineering
- The University of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- The University of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
- City university of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Software Designer
Duties
- Develop software applications including design, coding, debugging, testing, documentation etc
- Maintain existing software throughout the software development process and improve existing software
- Fix software defects, provide solutions, and test the software
- Design and implement solution to increase product functionality
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in general industrial and commercial buildings/Office
Personality
- Attention to details
- Patient
- Be logical
- Creative
Promotion and Reference Salary
Junior Software Developer
Approximately $12,000- 15,000
Experience 0-2 years
Software Developer
Approximately $22,000 - 25,000
Experience From 3 years
Senior Software
Approximately $35,000 - 40,000
Experience From 5 years
Entry requirements
- Hold a Higher Diploma / Associate Degree / Registered Post-Secondary College Diploma in Computer Science / Computer Engineering or above
- Knowledge of general Internet and related computer software, such as JavaScript/HTML/XML
- Good command of written Chinese and English
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- HKUSPACE Community College-Higher Diploma in Information Technology
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education - Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education-Higher Diploma in software
Bachelor Degree
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-Bachelor of Computer Engineering
- The University of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- The University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (CE)
-
City university of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence Specialist
Duties
- Analyse complex data and identify core issues
- Use AI tools to analyse the organization operation
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in office
Personality
- Attention to details
- Patient
- Be logical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Assistant Artificial Intelligence Specialist
About $20,000 - $40,000
Artificial Intelligence Specialist
About $30,000 – $60,000
Principal Artificial Intelligence Specialist
About $50,000 – $100,000
Entry requirements
- A recognised higher diploma or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- At least 2-3 years’ relevant experience is required
Example of related training and courses
Bachelor Degree
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Data Science and Analytics – BSc (Hons)
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Computing – BD
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Information Technology Consultant
Duties
- Analyse problem and consider the best solution to solve the solution
- Allocate organisations’ resources
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in office
Personality
- Good communication skills
- Good time management
- Attention to details
Promotion and Reference Salary
Information Technology Consultants
About $15,000 – $35,000
Senior Information Technology Consultants
About $20,000 – $50,000
Information Technology Manager
About $30,000 – $70,000
Entry requirements
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in a field related to Computer or Information Science
- Good command of written Chinese and English
Example of related training and courses
Bachelor Degree
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Data Entry Clerk
Duties
- Able to type fast and accurately
- Responsible for typing, filing and record keeping of documents
- Ensure the data are accurate and complete
Working hours
About 45 hours a week
Working environment
Work in office
Personality
- Attention to details
- Patient
Promotion and Reference Salary
Data Entry Clerk
About $9,000 – $15,000
Senior Data Entry Clerk
About $13,000 – $25,000
Database Administrator
About $20,000 – $35,000
Entry requirements
- Secondary school education
- 1 to 2 years’ relevant working experience
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Certificate