Sunday, February 1, 2009

Contract Technical Lead (JDB/NABS/CTL/090130) - Hong Kong

Contract Technical Lead (JDB/NABS/CTL/090130) Post Date: 30 Jan 09Cathay Holidays Ltd. is undertaking a project to replace our major back-end booking system with a world coverage and wide stakeholder base. The Technical Lead will work closely with users, project members, IT vendors and other Cathay Pacific's IT teams for all technical aspects on system development and implementation tasks for the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Report to Project Manager of Cathay Holidays Ltd.
Work with users, project members, IT vendors and other Cathay Pacific's IT teams to manage the delivery and implementation of the back-end booking system project/tasks, which will include:Assess and understand the business needs and processes
Lead technical analysis and design, data modeling, system development, integration and implementation, as well as all technical aspects for the project
Coordinate different IT parties for system development and implementation activities
Oversee the system integration, interoperability, security, performance and quality assurance of the system/project
Identify, develop and review the technical specifications and system documents

Work closely with the Project Manager to review deliverables from IT vendor and other IT teams, perform resource planning and monitor project progress.
Work with project members, IT vendors and other IT teams to provide operation and maintenance service such as front-line user support, problem diagnosis, problem resolution, systems monitoring, service level management and capacity planning
Perform technical research and provide technical advice for the project
Requirements

IT related degree with at least 7 years' relevant IT experience
Hands-on experience and knowledge in solution delivery life-cycle and project management, with technical competence in web technology and system integration preferred.
Commercial and analytical mind with solid experience in website & web application design and development
Experience of design and constructing multi-tier architecture, high volume, high performance and scalable solutions
Practical experience in web technologies including HTML, Ajax, Java, J2EE, EJB, XML, Web Services, SOA, WebSphere, Oracle, Design Patterns and UML
Strong coordinating skills and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently
Good interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication in Chinese and English
Self-motivated, good team player and able to work under tight timelines with minimal supervision.
Able to pick up business processes rapidly
Previous exposure and knowledge on travel/hospitality industry is an added advantage
Right of abode in Hong Kong
Potential candidates with less experience will be considered as Contract IT Business Analyst. For job details, please visit our Company website at www.cxholidays.com.
An initial 3-year employment contract will be offered to the successful candidate. (Contract renewal will be subject to performance)

Interested parties, please submit your application with detailed resume and expected salary to HR@cxholidays.com

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