Senior Java Engineering Lead / Sr. Associate Director, Software Engineering Specialist

Brand:  HSBC
Area of Interest:  Technology
Location: 

Pune, MH, IN, 411006

Work style:  Hybrid Worker
Date:  21 May 2026

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 Sr. Associate Director, Software Engineering Specialist.

 

 In this role, you will: 

  • Contribute to core platform engineering across software development, security, and architecture, supported by high-quality documentation and active knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Lead the end-to-end design, build, and testing of microservices and digital applications across mobile and web channels.
  • Develop delivery estimates for development and testing based on design documentation, enabling effective planning and prioritisation.
  • Drive on-time delivery of platform-level commitments by working closely with distributed teams and executing against agreed timelines.
  • Design and deliver cloud-native solutions that are resilient, secure, high-performing, scalable, and straightforward to operate, including in public cloud environments.
  • Translate business and functional requirements into robust technical solutions in partnership with Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA, SRE/Operations, and Risk/Compliance stakeholders.
  • Provide analysis and technical recommendations to meet business needs and improve the performance and reliability of complex systems.
  • Define platform strategy while managing capacity and controlling costs (including infrastructure and resource consumption) to support sustainable operations.

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

  • Extensive hands-on experience delivering enterprise-grade digital solutions (web and mobile) using Java and the Spring ecosystem.
  • Strong grounding in CI/CD and DevOps practices, including Git, build tools (Maven), pipeline automation (e.g., Jenkins/GitLab), and containerization (Docker).
  • Effective communicator and collaborator, able to work confidently with global, cross-functional stakeholders; builds trusted relationships with product and operations teams and helps shape team standards and ways of working.
  • Demonstrated track record in strategic transformation, translating strategy into clear delivery plans and driving successful implementation and adoption.
  • Proven solutions architecture and hands-on engineering capability across complex, large-scale enterprise platforms.
  • Working knowledge of cloud platforms, including auto-scaling and globally distributed application deployments.
  • Experienced in Agile, DevOps-led delivery environments, adaptable to changing requirements and willing to take on new responsibilities as needed.
  • Accountable for service management adherence across teams/pods, with a focus on improving reliability and observability and reducing recurring incidents.

You’ll achieve more when you join HSBC.

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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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Issued by – HSBC Software Development India