Associate Director, Software Engineering

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

Principal responsibilities ：

•    Lead the design and implementation of microservices using Spring Boot / Spring Cloud frameworks.
•    Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
•    Ensure compliance with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and best practices.
•    Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
•    Drive innovation and continuous improvement in system design and development processes.

Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications

•    Expert proficiency in Java with a strong understanding of object-oriented design and programming principles.
•    Extensive knowledge of Spring Boot / Spring Cloud frameworks and microservices architecture.
•    Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
•    Deep understanding of event-driven architecture and event brokers such as Kafka.
•    Expertise in API technologies, including RESTful APIs and WebSocket.
•    Solid experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
•    Proficiency in TDD (Test Driven Development) and writing unit tests using JUnit, Mockito.
•    Strong knowledge of distributed computing, benchmarking, and performance optimization.
•    Familiarity with software design patterns and best practices.
•    Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including Git, Jenkins, Sonar, and CI/CD pipelines.
•    Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
•    Ability to understand and analyze business requirements in English and deliver technical solutions.
•    Working experience in Agile environments and methodologies.
•    Excellent verbal and written English skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have:
•    Proven track record of delivering enterprise-level solutions with a focus on business impact.
•    This role is ideal for someone who combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of business processes, ensuring solutions align with organizational goals.
•    Strong understanding of financial markets, trading workflows, and products, including FX cash, FX derivatives, fixed income, equities, and structured products.

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About HSBC Technology China

We develop, implement and support software and IT services and processes that allow HSBC to remain at the forefront of high-quality banking systems.

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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