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 Principal Engineering GPB and W.

Business: Wealth Personal Banking IT

Principal responsibilities

Hands on technical leader expected to drive forward the technical capabilities and providing solutions. The role will provide hands-on engineering leadership supported by proven experience in expert development, agile delivery and applying the latest technology solutions and architectures from the wider technology community to deliver change with maximum impact.Define and implement best practices for software development, framework, and patterns, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing methodologies. Define and implement the engineering and development strategy. Branching, versioning, deployment, demise, test Continuous improvement of engineering processes, tooling, and engineering practicesEnsure that all software and applications meet the highest standards of quality, scalability, and security.Creating prototype of innovative solutions as proof of concept proof of value and enable for the industrialization. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex technical challenges effectively.Identify opportunities for system optimization, performance tuning, and scalability enhancements. Implement solutions to improve system efficiency and reliability.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively to the team.Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and inspire multiple teams, fostering a positive and productive work environment.Collaborate with key stakeholders to define the technology strategy that aligns with the business goals of the bank.Effectively communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences, including other engineers, technicians, and non-technical personnel.Ensure that the technology team is up to date with the latest technologies and tools and implement them where appropriate.Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards. Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to team members.Strong commercial awareness looking for ways to drive down RTB costs through automation, less TOIL and efficient use of Infrastructure.Ensure HSBC technologies are standardized an aligned to customer needs.Responsible for enhancing engineering efficiencies, productive, high quality service continuity and establishing high resilience. Evaluating the vendor or 3rd party product and services from functional and non-functional perspective Involve in evaluating the build vs buy strategy based on the need of the organization in collaboration with the product owner and architecture. Support the culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. A passion for innovation, driving the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve development/deployment processes and product offerings.Demonstrated ability to make critical technical decisions and trade-offs while considering project constraints and business objectives.Collaborate with security teams to ensure adherence to industry-standard security practices, data protection regulations, and compliance requirements.