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

• Connectivity Services, Network Endpoint Connectivity (NEC) domain manages Global networks which includes 
• Branch and Campus wired and wireless networks.
• Domestic Network Connectivity, including remote ATMs.
• Global Access Network (International MPLS backbone), including overlay SD-WAN.

Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 15+ years of hands-on enterprise networking experience, with 3–5 years in a senior leadership/people management role.
• Background in financial services or regulated industries with an emphasis on low-latency, high-availability, and compliance-aware environments.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale infrastructure projects, network transformations, and hybrid environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills with executive presence.
• Network technologies including SDWAN, WAN/LAN, Wi-FI, Firewall, Load balancer, Cloud, Automation (CI/CD) experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Good to have Network Security – Firewall, IDS/IPS, DDoS, Proxy, etc
• Network Tools like Monitoring (Links & devices), Device & Performance management, etc
• Should be well versed with Agile and DevOps.
• Worked in an infrastructure critical environment and understands how technology adds value to the business and ultimately the end customer.
• Industry standard certifications in the technology area of work would be preferred (CCNP/CCIE).
• Agile Journey Experience with managing Sprint (Scrum/Kanban).
• Having any of the following certifications is a plus.
• CCNP, CCIE, AWS Networking Specialty, SDWAN.

Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.

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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.

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised. 

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised. 

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