Engineering Lead, HSBC

HSBC

Location:
China, Guangzhou

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the technical design and engineering practices within HSBC’s Core Banking division, focusing on transitioning legacy technologies to a modern platform. The role involves driving engineering excellence, strategic alignment, stakeholder management, and innovation.

Job Responsibility:

Drive hands-on engineering for major program deliveries
Provide thought leadership across the global engineering community
Lead the SWAT team for critical issues or engineering challenges
Enhance software development quality by spearheading the Engineering Standards function
Oversee delivery planning, testing, migration, and deployment of multiple banking products and their architectures
Collaborate with technical product owners, architects, system analysts, and engineers to support various customer banking products
Define and uphold technological principles and strategic direction for the engineering team
Align technology strategies with the Core Banking Future State Architecture
Establish and automate processes to ensure high-quality, predictable code and data
Drive the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline within a DevSecOps environment
Engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders and partners across HSBC
Liaise with engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to guide product and platform directions
Promote HSBC’s involvement and influence in the engineering space through industry groups and vendor relationships
Promote the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and engineering practices
Stay updated on tools, technologies, cybersecurity, and relevant regulations (e.g., data privacy, consent, data residency)
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
Ensure system resilience, sustainability, and recovery time objectives are met
Balance risks and rewards to maximize cost-effectiveness and profitability
Lead and influence global teams, respecting diverse cultures and working collaboratively across regions.

Requirements:

15+ years in developing and implementing software solutions
Proven success in senior technology leadership roles within complex financial services organizations
Extensive experience in core banking platforms and large-scale technology transformations
Deep knowledge of software development, architecture, and infrastructure
Hands-on experience building scalable, high-performance systems
Strong understanding of service performance metrics (e.g., SLA, MTTR)
Ability to lead and influence across diverse technology organizations
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to drive organizational change
Experience with agile at scale methodologies, Scaled Agile frameworks, and DevSecOps practices
Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills
Ability to work effectively with global teams and respect different cultures
Strong mentoring and coaching abilities to develop engineering talent
Proven capability in enterprise planning and managing complex projects
Expertise in process re-engineering and enhancing operational efficiency
Data-driven decision-making with a focus on operational effectiveness.

What we offer:

Continuous professional development
Flexible working
Opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment
Equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 17, 2025

Expiration:
September 24, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Engineering Lead

HSBC

Location:China, Guangzhou

Category:IT - Software Development

Contract Type:Employment contract