Engineer, AI System Architect

Engineer, AI System Architect

Digital Trust and AI Transformation Division

Ref:DTD/11068

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:

• Lead the technical design of AI-enabled applications, enterprise platforms, data solutions and digital transformation initiatives.
• Design and integrate AI agents, Generative AI applications, LLM-based solutions, RAG systems, APIs, databases, search services and enterprise workflows.
• Analyse business, user and technical requirements, define suitable end-to-end solutions, and prepare clear architecture and project documentation.
• Design maintainable, scalable, secure and high-performance application, data, integration and deployment architectures for client and internal projects
• Define system boundaries, software standards, architecture patterns, integration approaches, security controls and non-functional requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership through solution prototyping, design reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting and implementation guidance.
• Design and support on-premise, cloud, hybrid or restricted-server deployments using modern container, DevOps and infrastructure practices.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, software engineers, AI specialists, infrastructure teams, security teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks and models, conduct technical experiments, and recommend practical solutions based on performance, security, cost and maintainability.
• Support system integration, testing, performance optimisation, deployment, operational readiness, documentation, knowledge transfer and technical handover.
• Use AI-assisted development tools and research emerging technologies to improve architecture quality, software delivery efficiency and project innovation.

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Engineering or a related discipline. A master's degree is an advantage.
• Typically 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering, system analysis, solution architecture, system integration or enterprise application development.
• Proven experience designing or leading the technical architecture of business applications, platforms or digital solutions, with strong hands-on delivery capability.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and practical experience in requirements analysis, application architecture, APIs, databases, testing, debugging, documentation, version control and the software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Python, Java or C#. Strong Python capability is preferred.
• Practical experience with relational or non-relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server or MongoDB.
• Experience designing modern web applications, backend services, distributed systems, integration solutions and role-based enterprise workflows.
• Knowledge of Git, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevOps, monitoring or related deployment and operational practices.
• Familiarity with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, AI agents, NLP, machine learning, document intelligence or vector-search technologies.
• Understanding of application security, identity and access management, secure software development, auditability, resilience and architecture governance.
• Experience in government projects, enterprise platforms, on-premise AI solutions or restricted-server deployment environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks, cloud architecture, MLOps, DevSecOps or AI governance is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, technically curious and passionate about applying AI, data and software architecture to solve real-world challenges.
• Candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of AI, or experience and ability to apply Generative AI tools in their work, will be preferred

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

2.This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
• Dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the position when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.

Engineer, AI System Architect

Digital Trust and AI Transformation Division

Ref:DTD/11068

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

• Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
• Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
• Work Smart, Play Smart!

What you'll do:

• Lead the technical design of AI-enabled applications, enterprise platforms, data solutions and digital transformation initiatives.
• Design and integrate AI agents, Generative AI applications, LLM-based solutions, RAG systems, APIs, databases, search services and enterprise workflows.
• Analyse business, user and technical requirements, define suitable end-to-end solutions, and prepare clear architecture and project documentation.
• Design maintainable, scalable, secure and high-performance application, data, integration and deployment architectures for client and internal projects
• Define system boundaries, software standards, architecture patterns, integration approaches, security controls and non-functional requirements.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership through solution prototyping, design reviews, code reviews, troubleshooting and implementation guidance.
• Design and support on-premise, cloud, hybrid or restricted-server deployments using modern container, DevOps and infrastructure practices.
• Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, software engineers, AI specialists, infrastructure teams, security teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks and models, conduct technical experiments, and recommend practical solutions based on performance, security, cost and maintainability.
• Support system integration, testing, performance optimisation, deployment, operational readiness, documentation, knowledge transfer and technical handover.
• Use AI-assisted development tools and research emerging technologies to improve architecture quality, software delivery efficiency and project innovation.

You'll be a good fit if you have/are:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Engineering or a related discipline. A master's degree is an advantage.
• Typically 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering, system analysis, solution architecture, system integration or enterprise application development.
• Proven experience designing or leading the technical architecture of business applications, platforms or digital solutions, with strong hands-on delivery capability.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals and practical experience in requirements analysis, application architecture, APIs, databases, testing, debugging, documentation, version control and the software development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language, such as Python, Java or C#. Strong Python capability is preferred.
• Practical experience with relational or non-relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server or MongoDB.
• Experience designing modern web applications, backend services, distributed systems, integration solutions and role-based enterprise workflows.
• Knowledge of Git, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevOps, monitoring or related deployment and operational practices.
• Familiarity with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, AI agents, NLP, machine learning, document intelligence or vector-search technologies.
• Understanding of application security, identity and access management, secure software development, auditability, resilience and architecture governance.
• Experience in government projects, enterprise platforms, on-premise AI solutions or restricted-server deployment environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks, cloud architecture, MLOps, DevSecOps or AI governance is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, technically curious and passionate about applying AI, data and software architecture to solve real-world challenges.
• Candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of AI, or experience and ability to apply Generative AI tools in their work, will be preferred

Note:

1. Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.

2.This is a fixed-term contract position for a period of 24 months subject to renewal.

What we offer and What you’ll like here:

• Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
• Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
• Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour)
• Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
• Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
• Dental benefit
• Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)

Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!

HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the position when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.

Applicants are welcome to submit application at the HKPC e-Recruitment System (careers.hkpc.org) in 1 week from the posting date. Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants not invited for interviews within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful. All information provided by applicants will be treated with strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. The personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 12 months from the date the recruitment process is completed.