AI Principal Engineer

Some careers have more impact than others. 

If you’re looking for further opportunities to develop your career, take the next step in fulfilling your potential right here at HSBC. 

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 58 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 AI Principal Engineer, India.

The Opportunity

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will be a key technical leader responsible for overseeing software development initiatives from inception to completion. You will provide expert guidance and mentorship to the development team, ensuring adherence to best practices and driving the design and architecture of complex software systems, with a specific focus on AI transformation of software development and delivery products. Your role will involve collaborating with product managers and cross-functional teams to define project goals, requirements, and timelines.

As a mentor, you will nurture the professional growth of team members and foster a culture of continuous learning. You'll be instrumental in problem-solving, making critical technical decisions, and proposing innovative solutions to challenging technical issues. Additionally, you'll play a crucial role in code reviews, quality assurance, and evaluating emerging technologies to improve software development processes and outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Extensive Software Development Experience: Several years of hands-on experience in software development, proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks.
• Strong Technical Background: In-depth knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and system architecture.
• Experience with application of AI to software development patterns and processes to transform the way teams build products at scale
• Leadership Abilities: Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and inspire a development team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Project Management: Experience in managing software development projects, including planning, resource allocation, and project delivery.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex technical challenges effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Ability to mentor and coach junior developers, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively to the team.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends, continuously improving technical expertise.
• Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to make critical technical decisions and trade-offs while considering project constraints and business objectives.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Quality Focus: A commitment to delivering high-quality software through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Innovation: A passion for innovation, driving the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve software development processes and product offerings.

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Golang, JavaScript or Ruby.
• Software Architecture: Strong knowledge and experience in designing scalable, maintainable, and modular software architectures.
• Web Development: Expertise in web development technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Backend Development: Experience in building robust and efficient backend systems using frameworks like Spring, Django, Express.js
• Database Management: Proficiency in database design, optimization, and query optimization with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Cloud Computing: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or On-Prem Cloud Platforms, and knowledge of deploying and scaling applications in the cloud.
• DevOps and CI/CD: Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices, using tools like Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitLab CI/CD.
• Version Control: Proficiency in using version control systems like Git to manage code repositories effectively.
• Microservices Architecture: Understanding and experience in designing and implementing microservices-based architectures.
• Containerization: Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Testing: Experience with various software testing methodologies and tools for unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Security: Awareness of secure coding practices and experience in implementing security measures to protect against vulnerabilities and threats.
• AI: Demonstrable experience of developing with AI, and using agents to augment and transform the software development process
• Controls: Demonstratable experience of working with IT controls, and automation of control compliance within products.

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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