Job description Some careers shine brighter than others 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 simply take you in an exciting new direction HSBC offers opportunities support and rewards that will take you further 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 Associate Director Software Engineering Specialist Associate Director Software Engineering SpecialistAssociate Director Software Engineering Specialist In this role you will Lead architecture design in alignment with the Future State Architecture ensuring scalability security and robustness Establish document and implement best practices for end-to-end application initiation and deployment processes Drive initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and improve development processes Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving project requirements Actively participate in relevant project meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams Ensure deliverables meet Non-Functional Requirements NFRs including performance reliability and security Ensure robust solutions are developed while reducing technical debt Stay updated with industry advancements and ensure the team benefits from emerging technologies and practices Ensure assigned work packages EPICs Stories Sub-Tasks align with the Definition of Ready and Definition of Done Ensure high-quality testing automation e g Unit Functional is implemented at agreed levels for delivered outputs Influence teams to deliver technically excellent solutions adhering to principles like DRY SOLID and Clean Code Manage and prioritize the technical backlog ensuring alignment with organizational goals Set and enforce standards for code quality security and scalability Requirements To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering or a closely related discipline Over 12 years of experience in IT with a strong focus on software engineering and cloud platforms GCP Azure Deep knowledge of DevOps technologies such as Jenkins CI CD Terraform Kubernetes and Docker Practical experience with version control automation and orchestration tools like GIT Jenkins Ansible and Kubernetes Advanced coding abilities in Python Strong understanding of data engineering pipeline architecture and ETL methodologies Experience with Machine Learning Models ML Large Language Models LLMs and orchestration frameworks to build pipelines Experience integrating ML capabilities into traditional applications Knowledge of ServiceNow as a platform including plugins around TPRM BCM and GRC and its integration capabilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities Proven ability to handle multiple tasks prioritize effectively and collaborate across teams to achieve results Collaborative team member comfortable working across functions and engaging with domain experts Solid adaptability to work with international teams and diverse cultures You ll achieve more when you join HSBC www hsbc com careers HSBC is 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 Personal data held by the Bank relating to employment applications will be used in accordance with our Privacy Statement which is available on our website Issued by - HSDI