Associate Software Engineering Manager

Brand:  HSBC
Area of Interest:  Technology
Location: 

Guangzhou, GD, CN, 510620

Work style:  Hybrid Worker
Date:  11 Nov 2025

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

 

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

 

Business: Enterprise Technology L3

 

Principal responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Responsible for Apex Branding design.
  • User Persona analysis and User Journey exploration.
  • User Interface and interaction design for a large and strategically important internal platform, with a varied and specialist user base Designing for users with often complex and heavy data needs Lead the evolution of our UI design system
  • Working daily with Figma Ul components, patterns, and guidelines to maintain a consistent and scalable visual language across all product interfaces Creating new components / patterns when needed, in keeping with the brand and design toolkit
  • Follow governance and sign off for designs and design system changes, where required
  • Translating product requirements, user research, and cross-functional team decisions into Ul solutions
  • Engage with stakeholders to clarify, question, gather feedback, and iterate on designs to ensure alignment with project goals and user needs
  • Produce prototypes for user research and user testing, communicating concepts to stakeholders and communicating designs to development teams Enhance designs with animations and transitions, where it enhances user understanding, comprehension and usability Participate in research initiatives, competitive product analysis and data analysis
  • Initiative in identifying and troubleshooting UI/UX issues, and provide solutions to enhance overall user experience

 

Requirements

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

  • A bachelor's degree in design or a related field
  • At least 7 years of experience in UI/Graphic design and 2 years of experience in UX/Product design in business applications Hands-on experience creating wireframes, prototypes, user flows, etc.
  • Good understanding of frontend technologies (e.g.HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Node.js, React.js, etc.) Highly experienced and proficient in Figma (essential) Experience working closely with development teams
  • Experience working for and with UX/design lead
  • Be as comfortable working alone, as you are with active guidance / steering
  • Able to execute UI design both with light ambiguous briefs and/or from detailed UX, depending on the circumstances. 
  • Good communication and presentation skills, able to work both independently and as a team Be comfortable receiving objective critique on designs
  • Are excited to work in a startup environment, not afraid to roll up your sleeves and to be proactive A portfolio showcasing a range of Ul designs and design system examples Proficient in English is a MUST, able to work with teams worldwide

 

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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.

 

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

 

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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