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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Software Engineering. 

Business: IWPB Technology

Principal responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the engineering team, promoting best practices in coding, architecture, and design.
• Make key technical decisions regarding architecture, tools, and technologies to ensure scalability, performance, and security of mobile applications.
• Conduct code reviews and maintain exemplary standards for code quality and maintainability.

Technical Product Management Oversight:

• Direct the Technical Product Analyst in defining and prioritizing technical product features and enhancements, ensuring alignment with the overall product vision and user needs.
• Develop and maintain the technical product roadmap, incorporating technical insights and ensuring deliverables meet business objectives.
• Analyze user feedback, market trends, and performance metrics to inform technical product decisions and enhancements.

Project Delivery Management:

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of mobile application projects, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Delivery Manager to establish project timelines, resource allocation, and delivery milestones, ensuring alignment with engineering capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Delivery Manager to establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project success and identify areas for continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance Leadership:

• Supervise the QA team to ensure comprehensive testing strategies are implemented for mobile applications.
• Drive the implementation of quality standards and best practices within the development and testing processes.
• Collaborate with QA to address issues and ensure that applications meet user expectations and technical specifications.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring effective communication of progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Facilitate regular team meetings, including stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to maintain collaboration and accountability.
• Foster a transparent and communicative team environment that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing.

Strategic Thinking and Innovation:

• Identify opportunities for innovation within the mobile application ecosystem and advocate for the adoption of new technologies and best practices.
• Assess and mitigate technical risks associated with product development, ensuring a proactive approach to resolving challenges.

Team Management and Development:

• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new engineering team members, promoting a strong and cohesive team culture.
• Provide performance feedback, support professional development, and recognize achievements within the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Tech Lead, Engineering Lead, or Technical Product Manager in mobile app development.
• Strong technical proficiency in mobile technologies (e.g., iOS, Android) and relevant programming languages.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.) and product management principles.

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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***Issued By HSBC Software Development (GuangDong) Limited***