HSBC Group

Business: GTS Technology

Open Positions: 1

Recruiter Name: Nicole L WENG

Location: XA

Why join us?

Global Trade Solutions (GTS) is part of Commercial Banking that provides a range of financial services supporting customers through the trade cycle from raw materials to manufacturing and shipment to discounting and collecting invoices.  Wholesale Technology provides technology solution to GTS customers in 50+ countries with banking products and services to help them operate and grow.  Our customers range from small enterprises focused primarily on their domestic markets, through to large companies operating globally.

The Opportunity:

The Associate Director, Software Engineering is set to facilitate deployment of banking-domain and system expertise, analyze, estimate, design, document, test, and implement new system development and to assist in delivery of system enhancements. This role will co-ordinate with business representatives and delivery teams, and encourage best practices in the development of technical solutions by HSBC Technology China, thereby ensuring delivery of qualitative and cost efficient system solutions on time to exceed internal customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do:

• Project Management: Provide financial insights and quotations for project planning, from requirements gathering to production support. Present features using a well-structured storytelling model to ensure clarity and engagement.
• Technical Management: Oversee the technical aspects of the team, ensuring the technology stack is up-to-date, managing technical debt, and making strategic decisions about the direction of the technology used by the team. This includes creating and managing technology roadmaps, leading cross-functional technical initiatives, and ensuring compliance with technical standards and best practices.
• Production Stability Management and Support: Ensure the smooth operation of IT systems by managing production stability. Handle incidents, resolve issues promptly, and implement measures to prevent future disruptions. Provide top-tier support to maintain system availability and performance.
• Stakeholder Management: Build trustworthy relationships with key stakeholders, managing expectations and aligning IT initiatives with business goals to maximize customer and business interests. Provide regular updates and detailed reports to stakeholders and senior management

• People Management: Lead and manage agile teams of 10+ staff. Coach and guide teams to ensure high-quality deliverables, providing clear direction, feedback, and timely suggestions.

• Minimum 12+ years in software development, with a focus on Business Intelligence (BI).
• Proven experience leading agile, cross-functional teams and managing production support and incident management.
• Strong knowledge of data warehouse concepts, DevOps, and Agile Control Framework.
• Proficiency in managing technical environments, setting future technology directions, and ensuring compliance with technical standards..
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop talent, motivating staff to achieve optimal performance and career growth.

• A passion for technology and a proactive approach to bringing new ideas to the team.

What additional skills will be good to have?

• Experience with BI tools (e.g., SAP BOXI, Qlik Sense, Power BI).
• Experience in trade finance technology processes and tools.

• Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe), ITIL certification.

Link to Candidate User Guide:

https://hsbchrdirect.service-now.com/esc?id=kb_article&table=kb_knowledge&sysparm_article=KB0184596&sys_kb_id=712b5f041b1f82908d3a0fe7ec4bcbd6&searchTerm=IJP

You’ll achieve more at 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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***Issued By HSBC Software Development (GuangDong) Limited Xian Branch***