Technical Manager, Application Development

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (“the Club”) is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the HKSAR Government in combatting illegal gambling. Who are we? We are the IT Division of HKJC, a vibrant community of over 1,500 dedicated professionals working collaboratively across Hong Kong and Shenzhen. Our team is a diverse mix of individuals from various backgrounds, from all across the world. We embrace our humanity, recognizing that each of us brings unique strengths and perspectives. This diversity not only enriches our work environment but also drives our innovation and creativity as we strive to achieve our collective goals. What do we do? We design, build, and operate the technology that powers the Club. Our primary focus is on delivering the service that supports our hospitality, racing and wagering operations, to ensure that our customers and members enjoy exceptional experiences. We also deliver the changes necessary to drive business growth through new products and services. And, we are committed to safeguarding the Club by protecting it from external threats, providing a secure and resilient technological environment. The Job Lead engagement in effort estimation, service and application design, code construction, testing, maintenance and support of high-volume customer-facing web channel applications, comprising client, server and database componentsDesign, enhance, develop and maintain databases to support the business and IT requirementsConducting feasibility studies to evaluate or pilot new business-enabling technologyPlanning resources to accomplish development tasks, monitor and report the progressPerforming software development and conducting reviews according to business requirements and defined Club IT processes and standardsCollaborate with business stakeholders, architects, system assurance, project managers, and the operations team to deliver high-quality mobile and web systems on time and on budgetProvide rostered off-duty standby support for the production systemsWork closely with Shenzhen development teams, System Assurance, Infrastructure and Operations teams to deliver high-quality systemsCreate and foster a diverse and inclusive culture built on trust and respect to attract, develop, and retain talent. Serve as a role model to support cross team/division/department efforts and model collaborative behaviours. Inspire the team to bring forward ideas and solutions to empower people to accelerate business success About You Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, IT or a related disciplineProfessional and Technical certifications from Microsoft / Amazon or equivalent knowledge are preferredMinimum of 5 to 8 years of solid development experience in .NET Framework, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, MVC, AJAX, JSON, XML, JQueryProven experience in managing projects and leading development teams, both locally and remotelyExperience in ReactJS, AngularJS, VueJS, Node.js would be a plusStrong understanding of UI/UX framework, DevOps and Agile MethodologyStrong understanding of web performance tuning and data securityStrong understanding of Linux is a definite advantageGood Knowledge and/or Experience in CI/CD, e.g.Bitbucket, Jenkins, UrbanCode DeployGood Knowledge and/or Experience in off-the-shelf packages, such as Sitecore, Teamsite, WordPress and Magento, is a definite advantageGood Knowledge and/or Experience in Microsoft Azure or other cloud platforms is a definite advantageGood Knowledge and/or Experience in WordPress is a definite advantageGood understanding of web analytics, SEO, iOS, Android, social networks, and video streamingExcellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skillsSelf-motivated and able to work independently and under pressureExperience in vendor management and building strong working relationships would be a plusProficiency in both spoken and written English, Cantonese and (Putonghua is a plus) Apply Now! We offer competitive salary and benefits packages, a dynamic working environment and development opportunities. Add horsepower to your career today. Click the “Apply Now” button to create an account and submit your application. Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Hiring We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are welcomed to apply. If you have any special needs or require accommodations during the interview process, please e-mail us via careers@hkjc.org.hk. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and job applicants relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.