Analyst Programmer (Data Management)

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:

• 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