Associate Director, Software Engineering

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HSBC is seeking an Associate Director, Software Engineering to design and lead cloud-native, secure, scalable software in a modern cloud setting, translating business needs into actionable technical delivery while collaborating with IT and external partners in Shanghai. The role requires over 15 years’ experience after a university degree, hands-on architecture and engineering of complex enterprise solutions, microservices and containerization, full-stack capability, and proficiency in multiple languages (Java, Python, Golang, Node.js); familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, AliCloud) and strong DevOps/Agile discipline are essential, plus recent Large Language Model transformation work in a financial context and superb communication for diverse stakeholders. To apply, tailor your resume to show measurable transformation outcomes, PoC setup in cloud/container, production issue resolution, and leadership in cross-functional initiatives; reference Job ID 53952 and highlight how you translate strategy into execution and drive adoption.

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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

Job ID：53952

Principal responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud native software systems that are resilient, secure, fast, easy to manage, and scalable in modern, dynamic environments such as public cloud.
• Adopt appropriate software architecture design
• Contribute with analysis and solutions to fulfil business requirements
• Optimize performance of complex systems
• Create structured, testable, lightweight code in Java or any programming language that suitable
• Work with business users for support or development queries
• Work with IT Infrastructure and other IT application teams as well as external vendors as required
• Supervise the rectification of production system issues with the minimum disruption to the business
• Provide estimates for development efforts from design documents

Knowledge & Experience/Qualifications

• Possess a proven track record of driving strategic transformation initiatives, effectively translating strategy into actionable plans and ensuring successful implementation and adoption.
• Strong solutions architecture and engineering hands-on experience with complex enterprise solutions.
• Over 2-month project experience on Large Language Modelling (e.g. GPT / Llama / Bard) Transformation.
• Good understanding of design on micro-service and containerization.
• Strong experience delivering scalable solutions in finance industry area.
• Familiar with cloud platforms, including auto-scaling and global deployments of application architecture, with actual project experience on at least 1 cloud platform (including AWS, GCP, Azure and Ali Cloud).
• Familiar with over 2 programming language, like Java/Python/Golang/Node.js and relevant Design Patterns and databases including relational DB and NOSQL DB.
• Capability of using and extending common open frameworks (e.g. Spring, Tensor Flow, Ethereum, etc.)
• Capability to build up and setup PoC Environment rapidly with Cloud, Container, etc.
• Full stack software engineering capability including front-end, middleware, backend is a must.
• Over 15 years’ experience after university bachelor degree.
• Strong communication skill in both verbal and written form; capability of delivering effective presentation to teammates and external and internal stakeholders.
• Commitment to assigned task, attention to details and willing to dedicate efforts.
• Experience of working in a DevOps focused environment and working in an Agile Team. Flexible and adaptable in accommodating change of requirement and willing to take new responsibilities when necessary.

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