Java Developer/ Senior Software Engineer

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations 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 realize their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of a Java developer/ Senior Software Engineer

Principal responsibilities

• The developer will be responsible for several Java-related duties throughout the software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.
• The developer is required to create user information solutions through the development, implementation, and maintenance of Java-based components and interfaces.
• Contribute to all stages of software development lifecycle
• Design, implement and maintain Java-based applications that can be high-volume and low-latency
• Analyze user requirements to define business objectives
• Develop and test software
• Identify and resolve any technical issues arising
• Create detailed design documentation
• Propose changes to current Java infrastructure
• Develop technical designs for application development
• Write well designed, testable code
• Manage Java and Java EE application development
• Develop documentation to help users
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Support continuous improvement, investigating alternatives and technologies, and presenting for architectural review
• Support the product owner and the scrum master in the management of their work stream Backlog and ticket prioritisation.
• Develop the automation testing required to prove a tickets acceptance criteria have been met.
• Attend the following Agile Forums and project meetings
  • Pod Scrum
  • Sprint Planning
  • Retrospectives
• Organise and contribute to pod level discussion forums to help clarify the stories and solutions as and when required
• Contribute to the definition of and implementation of best practice in all aspects of pod work.
• Ensure that all technical solutions are ratified by the engineering lead.
• Ensure that all software conforms to HSBC and project standards.
• Conform to all bank and project standards that related to IT development.

Requirements

Must have: 

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in Java 17 or higher
• Solid knowledge of API and Microservices
• Spring Framework/Spring Boot
• Test Strategy - JUnit/JBehave
• CI/CD pipelines - experience using Jenkins/Ansible
• Containerization/ Virtualization - experience using Docker
• Good markets knowledge across a range of products: FX, Equities, Equity Derivatives, Fixed Income, Futures, Swaps, Energy, Metals.
• Excellent Front to Back (full) Trade Lifecycle knowledge
• Practical experience in functional analysis and design, utilizing different methodologies i.e. Use Cases, Business Process Modelling within a Waterfall or Agile Project environment
• Expertise in Agile engineering practices (eg Scrum, Kanban, LEAN)
• Should have worked on JIRA, Confluence for requirement management
• Good knowledge of XML is required for mapping / linking data across systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (comfortable in written and verbal communications) to facilitate with users from around the world and from different cultural backgrounds), relationship management and flexible interpersonal skills

Good to have:

• Have a postgraduate degree in Finance / CFA / FRM
• Some experience in trade surveillance, regulatory reporting and market abuse
• Disciplined Agile and SAFE framework experience
• An appreciation and experience of working on projects that are driven by Regulatory Mandate, and be able to articulate the challenges that such projects often encounter, and the ways in which they've been able to achieve success in such areas

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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***Issued By HSBC Software Development Centre***