Software Engineering Lead

On-site in London·Added 5 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)

HSBC

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Work mode: On-site, London

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

Bring extensive experience building applications using non-breaking principles, particularly RESTful APIs
Demonstrate established experience developing microservices using highly iterative methods and releasing to production regularly
Apply deep Java experience, preferably with more recent versions such as 17 or higher
Build and manage database schemas with substantial PostgreSQL experience
Translate effectively between business outcomes and technical delivery through strong communication
Develop and scale large high-performing engineering teams with a clear focus on team development
Influence global engineering groups to evolve engineering mindset and culture
Break down business requirements into incremental deliveries without large planning cycles

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you'll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

The role

If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We're one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We're currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Software Engineering Lead.

What you'll do

Corporate and Institutional Banking (CIB) Client Services is building inhouse solutions that support customer onboarding and KYC activities. This role sits at the centre of that work, building client-facing applications and orchestration capabilities that reduce the time it takes for clients and staff to complete onboarding and KYC. Success means delivering a first-in-class solution iteratively into the hands of users while helping teams replace legacy systems with modern services.

In this role you will:

Build and deliver inhouse onboarding and KYC products for CIB Client Services, from design through to production
Design solutions using microservice architecture in close partnership with product to understand requirements and the impact of change
Set a high-cadence delivery approach across new functionality and legacy replacement while maintaining quality in production
Strengthen collaboration between engineering teams across regions to improve consistency and speed of delivery
Embed engineering principles and contribute to engineering transformation across the global organisation
Shape solution designs aligned to Future State Architecture, promoting component reuse and economies of scale
Promote and embed AI capabilities to improve automation design across onboarding and KYC processes
Integrate agentic solutions into the SDLC to improve delivery effectiveness and production quality

Hiring process

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Online assessments
Online test
You can take the assessments at any time within a fixed number of days given in the email; the number and type depend on the role.
Interviews
30–60 min
Telephone, on-demand video, live video or in-person interviews; live, telephone and in-person interviews last approximately 30-60 minutes depending on the role.

About HSBC

HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations, founded in 1865. It serves millions of customers through its four global businesses.

Customers the world over know and trust HSBC, often over generations, valuing its deep international network, expertise, and focus on their future needs.

Industry: Banking
Founded: 1865
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

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Opening up a world of opportunity.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk via hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com.

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