Java Fullstack/ Consultant Specialist

Job Description

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 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 Consultant Specialist ? Software Engineering In this role, you will be involved in Software Development, Kubernetes / Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Pipeline, and DevOps. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing scalable solutions while mentoring and grooming the team to achieve technical excellence. To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Over 8+ years in software development, preferably with Trade data. Hands-on expertise with Java 1.8+, Apache Spark (2.3/3.x), Hadoop (Spark/HDFS/Yarn), GCP, Elastic Search, RDBMS, SQL, Unix scripting, and ETL processes. Do code regularly, participate in technical discussions, aligns with business objectives, and takes ownership of all technical aspects of the platform AND stay updated with relevant technologies, patterns, and tools. Skilled in designing data frame objects, optimizing memory usage, and understanding database/file system write operations. Strong background in system and solution architecture, including cluster management for Spark workloads. Familiarity with microservices architecture, API-centric systems, and Spring Boot (4+), including reactive programming. Practical knowledge of cloud deployments, especially GCP or similar providers, and cloud infrastructure optimization. Knowledgeable in big data concepts, DevOps methodologies, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Skilled in using Bitbucket/GitHub, Jenkins, and similar CI/CD tools; designs and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines. Provides mentorship, technical guidance, and code reviews for team members; establishes frameworks for junior developers. Build relationship with other technical leads and principal engineers, promotes a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented team culture; conducts performance evaluations, delivers feedback Prepares detailed technical designs based on functional requirements and manages technical tasks/tickets. Engages with business analysts, product owners, and other technical teams for requirement clarification and integration. Principal responsibilities Lead/ participate in Architectural design for items aligned to Future State Architecture Establish, document, and implement best practices for end-to-end application initiation and deployment processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability according to project requirements. Attend and actively participate in relevant project meetings. System Performance > to ensure deliverables satisfy Non-Functional requirements Industrialisation > to ensure robust solutions are being developed and tech debt reduced Innovation > to ensure that we are continually improving and benefitting from industry advancements Ensuring that assigned work packages (EPIC, Story, Sub-Tasks) aligns with definition of ready and definition of done Ensuring high quality Testing Automation (e.g. Unit, Functional) in place at meets agreed level for delivered outputs Technical excellence > influence the pod to deliver technically excellent solutions The technical backlog is also in areas of interest and responsibilities for Tech Lead position.Follows sets standards. Ensures principles like DRY, SOLID, and Clean Code. Ensures code quality, security, and scalability. Requirements Qualifications - External Must Have Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline (Bachelor?s or Master?s). Over 8+ years of expertise in software engineering, and cloud platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Deep knowledge of DevOps technologies such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Kubernetes, and Docker. Practical experiencAe with version control, automation, and orchestration tools like GIT, Jenkins, Ansible/Puppet, and Kubernetes. Advanced coding abilities in languages like Python, Java. Strong grasp of data engineering, pipeline architecture, and ETL methodologies. Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong interpersonal skills. Well-versed in DevOps strategies, containerization. Experienced with continuous integration and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Knowledgeable about cloud infrastructure and infrastructure-as-code concepts. Adopt at handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and collaborating across teams to achieve results. Collaborative team member, able to work across functions and engage with domain experts. Comfortable working with international teams and diverse cultures, with strong communication skills. Good To Have Surveillance in General or Trade Surveillance Domain knowledge Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus. Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Stackdriver. Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks. Certifications in GCP (e.g., Professional Data Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect). Experienced in working with resources in geographically dispersed teams, appreciating and respecting local cultures You?ll achieve more when you join HSBC. www.hsbc.com/careers HSBC is 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. 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