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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Go-A Principal Engineer.

Business: Global Ops & Automation IT

Principal responsibilities

We are looking for an exceptional Principal Engineer with expertise in agile methodologies, extreme programming (XP), test-driven development (TDD), and DevSecOps practices to join our banking team. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead the technical direction and strategy for our software development projects, ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable, and innovative solutions. Your strong background in Java, Python, and banking systems will be instrumental in driving the success of our projects and maintaining a high standard of software engineering practices.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional development teams, ensuring the adoption and effective implementation of agile methodologies, extreme programming (XP), test-driven development (TDD), and DevSecOps practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other stakeholders to define technical strategies, roadmaps, and implementation plans for our software projects.
• Drive the design and architecture of secure, scalable, and high-performance software solutions, considering both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Champion the adoption of DevSecOps practices, promoting a culture of security, automation, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) throughout the development lifecycle.
• Mentor and coach team members on best practices in software engineering, emphasizing code quality, maintainability, and scalability.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and design principles.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in agile methodologies, extreme programming (XP), TDD, DevSecOps, Java and Python.
• Collaborate with the QA team to implement comprehensive test strategies, including automated testing, and ensure robust test coverage.
• Drive the adoption of cloud platforms and associated services (we use all major cloud providers including Ali Cloud) to optimize scalability, availability, and cost-efficiency of software solutions.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure adherence to industry-standard security practices, data protection regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, proactively addressing issues that may impact project timelines or software quality.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the development teams.

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in software development, with a focus on agile methodologies, extreme programming (XP), test-driven development (TDD), and DevSecOps practices.
• Strong expertise in Java, Python, or similar programming languages, with hands-on experience developing robust and scalable software solutions for the banking or financial industry.
• In-depth knowledge of agile software development principles, practices, and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Lean, etc.).
• Proficient in extreme programming (XP) practices, including pair programming, continuous integration, refactoring, and collective code ownership.
• Solid understanding of test-driven development (TDD) and experience with testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, pytest, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in implementing DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Ali Cloud) and associated services for scalable and secure software development.
• Knowledge of banking systems, regulations, and compliance requirements is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions within specified constraints.

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.

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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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