CL, Backend Engineering, WRB Tech

This job is with Standard Chartered Bank, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.JOB SUMMARYThe "Chapter Lead, Full Stack Engineering, WRB Tech" role is a hands-on developer role focusing front-end as well as back-end development, and is accountable for people management and capability development of their Chapter members. Responsibilities in detail are:RESPONSIBILITIESStrategyOversees the execution of functional standards and best practices and provide technical assistance to the members of their Chapter.Responsible for the quality of the code repository where applicable.Acts as a conduit for the wider domain strategy, for example technical standards.Prioritises and makes available capacity for technical debt.This role is around capability building, it is not to own applications or delivery.BusinessExperienced practitioner and hands on contribution to the squad delivery for their craft (Eg. Engineering).Responsible for balancing skills and capabilities across teams (squads) and hives in partnership with the Chief Product Owner, Hive Tech Lead & Hive Leadership, and in alignment with the fixed capacity model.Responsible to evolve the craft towards improving automation, simplification and innovative use of latest market trends.ProcessesAdopt and embed the Change Delivery Standards throughout the lifecycle of the product / service.Ensure role, job descriptions and expectations are clearly set and periodic feedback provided to the entire team.Follows the chapter operating model to ensure a system exists to continue to build capability and performance of the chapter.Chapter Lead may vary based upon the specific chapter domain its leading.People & TalentClick here to enter text.Accountable for people management and capability development of their Chapter members.Reviews metrics on capabilities and performance across their area, has improvement backlog for their Chapters and drives continual improvement of their chapter.​​​​​​​Focuses on the development of people and capabilities as the highest priority.Risk ManagementResponsible for effective capacity risk management across the Chapter with regards to attrition and leave plans.Ensures the chapter follows the standards with respect to risk management as applicable to their chapter domain.Adheres to common practices to mitigate risk in their respective domain.GovernanceEnsure all artefacts and assurance deliverables are as per the required standards and policies (e.g., SCB Governance Standards, ESDLC etc.).QualificationRequirements & Skills8+ years of experience in developing web applicationsExperience in global diverse organisation in building overall capability and technical expertiseBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Nice to have - Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C programming languages, with understanding of iOS SDK, APIs, and frameworks.Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and ability to collaborate effectively with designers to create visually appealing and intuitive interfaces.Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities is a plus.Role Specific Technical CompetenciesOne or several of these back-end technologies:Node.js, Python, or JavaRESTful APIsRelational Database (e.g. MySQL or Postgres)NoSQL Database (e.g. MongoDB or Cassandra)JavaScript ES6 (and TypeScript)ReactJS or Angular or VueHTML5/CSS/DOMResponsive Design PrinciplesNetwork FundamentalsSecurity FundamentalsCI/CDNice to have - Native mobile development (iOS/Android)About Standard Chartered We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.Together we:Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we doNever settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so wellAre better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long termWhat we offer In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkitsA continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.