Job description
Some careers have more impact than others.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.
We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Software Engineering Manager.
Business: Wealth & Personal Banking IT
Principal responsibilities
l Collaborate with architects to define and implement technical strategies for platform improvements.
l Ensure consistent architectural principles across multiple engines while optimizing for specific use cases.
l Work closely with product teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure alignment with business goals.
l Facilitate communication between front-end and back-end teams to ensure seamless integration.
l Represent the engineering team in cross-functional meetings and technical discussions.
l Drive engineering excellence for engines platform in a safer faster and leaner manner
Requirements
Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications
l 15+ years' IT software engineering experience of software developments with Agile methodologies.
l At least 10 years’ relevant experience in solution design area, experience with Enterprise Solution Design will be an advantage.
l Strong communication skills in spoken and written English & Mandarin.
l Knowledge in Insurance domain is essential.
l Proven expertise in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.
l Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS (EKS, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda) or AliCloud.
l In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
l Experience in managing data platforms using relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and Redis.
l Solid understanding of software engineering principles, including scalable design patterns, security, and performance optimization.
l Experience on Full Stack, with hands on experience from front-end, API through backe-end will be a key to success to this role.
l Excellent knowledge of their technical environment and will have significant responsibility in setting the way forward in the types of technology they look after. Forward thinking, making the right decisions based on strategy.
l Experience in the insurance domain, including engines for product configuration, calculation, or underwriting.
l Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
l Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, globally distributed team environment.
HSBCVZ/GZ*
About HSBC Technology China
We develop, implement and support software and IT services and processes that allow HSBC to remain at the forefront of high-quality banking systems.
Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.
（Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.）
You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.
HSBC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and, opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons irrespective of, but not limited to, their gender or genetic information, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, social status, medical care leave requirements, political affiliation, people with disabilities, color, national origin, veteran status, etc., We consider all applications based on merit and suitability to the role.”
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