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
Senior IT Technician
Approximately $18,000 - 26,000
IT Manager
Approximately $27,000 or above
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, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Software Engineering
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
- City university of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- The University of Hong Kong - BEng (Hons) Degree in Computer Engineering
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
Bachelor 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 $16,000 - 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
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council – Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Data Science and Analytic
Bachelor 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 $16,000 - 22,000
Program Analyst
Approximately $22,000 - 27,000
Systems Analyst
Approximately $35,000 - 50,000
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 / Advanced Diploma
- HKUSPACE Community College-Higher Diploma in Information Technology
- HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education - Advanced Diploma in Business Information Technology
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Software Engineering
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
- City university of Hong Kong-Bachelor of science in Computer Science
- The University of Hong Kong - BEng (Hons) Degree in Computer Engineering
Blockchain Engineer
Duties
- Responsible for the development of new features of blockchain products
- Explore blockchain technology application scenarios
- Assist in the implementation of blockchain frontier technologies such as fragmentation/DAG/inter blockchain communication/raiden network/zero-knowledge proofs
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in offices
Personality
- Attention to details
- Responsible
- Patient
- Be logical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Blockchain Engineer
Approximately $100,000 - 120,000
Entry requirements
- Master database design, encryption and other skills
- Ability to speak foreign languages and be able to work in an international environment
- Be able to work diligently on technical research, keen to pursue quality, with a strong self-learning ability
- Familiar with programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, C++, Go, Solidity, and Python
Example of related training and courses
Bachelor Degree
- City University of Hong Kong - Department of Electrical Engineering
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering
Cloud Service R&D Manager
Duties
- Responsible for software design, development and service of cloud computing and service platforms
- Perform system analysis and programming to maintain and control the use of system software
- Manage cloud systems, clarify and resolve computer programme issues, and propose changes
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in offices
Personality
- Attention to details
- Responsible
- Patient
- Be logical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Cloud System Software Engineer
Approximately $32,000 - 42,000
Cloud Service R&D Manager
Approximately $60,000 - 100,000
Entry requirements
- A recognised bachelor degree preferrable in any of the following: Department of Information Engineering, Department of Electrical Engineering, Department of Information Management, Department of Mathematics
- Understanding of cloud services (softwares, platforms, infrastructure), information security and network security management, cloud computing programming, and software component design and other related skills
Example of related training and courses
Bachelor Degree
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 $18,000 - 23,000
Mobile Phone Programmer
Approximately $24,000 - 27,000
Senior Mobile Phone Programmer
Approximately $38,000 - 50,000
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, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Software Engineering
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
- City university of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- The University of Hong Kong - BEng (Hons) Degree in Computer Engineering
- Hong Kong Baptist University - Bachelor of Science (Honours) 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 $16,000- 20,000
Software Developer
Approximately $22,000 - 25,000
Senior Software
Approximately $35,000 - 50,000
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, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Computer and Electronic Engineering
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Software Engineering
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
- City university of Hong Kong-Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- The University of Hong Kong - BEng (Hons) Degree in Computer Engineering
- Hong Kong Baptist University - Bachelor of Science (Honours) 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
Approximately $22,000 - 40,000
Artificial Intelligence Specialist
Approximately $30,000 - 60,000
Principal Artificial Intelligence Specialist
Approximately $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
Certificate
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Data Science and Analytics
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council – Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, Vocational Training Council - Higher Diploma in Software Engineering
Bachelor Degree
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Analytics
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Computing
Technical writer
Duties
- Write technical materials such as equipment manuals, appendices or operating and maintenance instructions
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in office
Personality
- Responsible
- Patient
- Careful
- Logical and analytical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Technical writer
Approximately $50,000 or above
Note: The reference salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor degree
- Experience in computer science, web design or engineering
Example of related training and courses
Bachelor Degree
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Data Scientist
Duties
- Assist clients in data acquisition in various devices
- Assist application developers in developing various "smart" analysis modules
- Assist clients in implementing Internet of Things (IoT) application and improve the efficiency of the IoT application
- Use a variety of algorithms to assist in the analysis, and adjust the algorithm when needed, be able to keep pace with the time and adapt to local conditions
Working hours
About 45 hours per week
Working environment
Work in offices
Personality
- Attention to details
- Responsible
- Patient
- Be logical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Data Analyst
Approximately $16,000 or above
Data Scientist
Approximately $40,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- Knowledge of data acquisition, analysis, predictive analysis and market applications, etc.
- Proficient in mathematical algorithms and mathematical software
- Proficient in programming language
Example of related training and courses
Bachelor Degree
- City University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Science in Data Science
- Hong Kong Baptist University - Bachelor of Science in Business Computing and Data Analysis (Hons)
- The Open university of Hong Kong – Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Data Science and Analytics
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
Approximately $9,500 or above
Senior Data Entry Clerk
Approximately $16,000 or above
Database Administrator
Approximately $20,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- Secondary school education
- 1 to 2 years’ relevant working experience
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma / Associate Degree
Certificate / Diploma
Computer Hardware Designer
Duties
- Responsible for the research, design, development and testing of computer or commercial/industrial/military/scientific computing equipment
- Design and develop electronic equipment, components and systems for commercial, industrial or scientific purposes
- Participate in the design of electronic circuits and components for broadcast and communication systems
Working hours
About 45 hours a week
Working environment
Work in offices
Personality
- Attention to details
- Responsible
- Patient
- Be logical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Computer Hardware Engineer
Approximately $25,000 or above
Senior Computer Hardware Engineer
Approximately $30,000 or above
Computer Hardware Chief Engineer / Engineering Manager
Approximately $50,000 or above
Note: The reference salary and the promotion salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor degree preferably in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics or related
- Electronic design, project management knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of numerous design principles and technical features
Example of related training and courses
Bachelor Degree
Technical Support Service Officer
Duties
- To support the use of computer hardware, software and network equipments including: (i) installation and configuration; (ii) user support and troubleshooting; (iii) system update and maintenance; (iv) stock keeping and procurement;
- To support online platforms;
- To support online systems, such as Web-based School Administrative and Management System (WebSAMS) and school intranet;
- To design, develop and update webpages;
- To assist in promoting Information Technology application and operating audio-visual equipment;
Working hours
About 40-50 hours a week
Working environment
Work indoors
Personality
- Good time management
- Patient
- Logical and analytical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Technical Support Service Officer
Approximately $15,985 or above
Note: The reference salary may vary according to the company, experience and ability.
Entry requirements
- Completed Secondary 6 under the new academic structure or above, or equivalent
- Holder of Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification preferred
- Familiar with common administration tasks for Windows server 2003/2008/2012/2016 or above
- Good command of written Chinese and English, and fluent in Cantonese and English
Example of related training and courses
Higher Diploma/ Associate Degree
Office of the Government Chief Information Officer - Analyst/Programmer
Duties
- Developing, delivering, maintaining and assisting in the procurement and management of information systems and services
- Evaluating and performing research of new hardware, software and technologies
- Providing support in the implementation of initiatives and programmes for wider adoption of Information and Communications Technology in the Government / local community
Remark: May be posted to work in the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer or various government bureaux / departments.
Working hours
About 45 hours a week or Irregular working hours
Working environment
Work in an office
Personality
- Good time management
- Attention to details
- Logical and analytical
Promotion and Reference Salary
Analyst/Programmer II
From $33,350
Analyst/Programmer I
From $58,635
Systems Manager
From $74,515
Senior Systems Manager
From $117,580
Chief Systems Manager
From $150,950
Note: The reference salary is based on the Master Pay Scale of the civil service. If you are working in a non-governmental organization, your salary may vary.
Entry requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in information technology (IT) from a university in Hong Kong, or equivalent;
- A Pass result in the Aptitude Test (AT) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE); and
- Met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 2” result in the Use of English (UE) paper and “Level 1” result in the Use of Chinese (UC) paper in the CRE, or equivalent.
Remark: Candidates are required to sit for a written examination in Hong Kong.
Example of related training and courses
Bachelor’s Degree
- Hong Kong Metropolitan University - Bachelor of Computing with Honours in Internet Technology
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic and Information Engineering
- The University of Hong Kong - Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science