HSBC Group

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 HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of  Consultant specialist

 Principal responsibilities

 Consultant Specialist is an individual contributor role responsible for leading in developing the most appropriate and secure Technology solutions using iterative software development/programming in line with the solution design, to meet customer needs, ensuring continuous improvement. It may also require managing multiple modules within a project of small sizes.

Responsibility includes:

Feasibility Study: Participate in feasibility study

Planning: Participate in estimation and project planning

Requirement analysis: Analyse the requirements.

Design: Develop / review the technical design.

Coding: Primarily Guide and mentor team. Develop code if required

Reviews: Conduct review of design/code/test plan and test results

Testing: Test Planning, strategy, validation and Conduct random testing.

Support: Coordinate post development support.

Team management: Ensure proper project communication and coordination among team members

Client interaction: Communicate with the client regarding project progress, resolve issues related to delivery of project

Requirements

Mandatory Skills:

 In depth technical/functional Knowledge of Core banking RPS UK ( Retail Processing System) is needed. In addition, Detailed functional knowledge of UK banking products is required too.

 Job Control Language (JCL): IN Stream & Catalogue Procedures, Control Cards, SDFS (Spool), SPICE, SAR & MVS JCL Utilities

COBOL Programs & ZO\S: Strong understanding of COBOL Programs (working storage, copy books & sub routines) and Z\OS concepts including mainframe utilities. Hands on knowledge on Restartable programs.

DB2 (SQL): Strong understanding of relational database concepts and advanced SQL, including SQL Error Codes.

CICS: All Infrastructure Setup (PCP, PIP, KCP, SCP etc.) knowledge. Hands on with writing CICS programs in linkage with Front End Systems, BMS

TSO, ISPF: Hands on Knowledge

Hands on Knowledge on REXX, EZYTRIEVE & SELCOPY

Knowledge of following tools – Endevor, File Manager, Road Runner, CLARITY, Fault Analyser, R2DS, RDz, RTC, SONAR

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Self Sufficiency/Initiative: Demonstrate self-sufficiency on the role, combined with an initiative to resolve errors and provide solutions that attack the root cause of the problem

Additional Desired Skills

Core Java

SQL Database Knowledge

Spring Boot/Spring Data JPA/J2EE/Servlets

Webservices (REST, SOAP)

Microservices working experience

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) /Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certification

Knowledge of following tools – Maven, GIT, Jenkins, Any point Studio, Spring Tool Suite (STS)

 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.”