Senior Full Stack Engineer

HSBC Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to deliver hands-on software across backend microservices, UI applications and databases. You will shape architecture in a Java 21+ microservice ecosystem and push for high-quality, reliable production changes.

You will work with Docker/Kubernetes on GCP, design RESTful APIs, and mentor engineers while aligning delivery with business leaders. A strong production‑oriented mindset is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on backend and frontend engineering into production
• Experience designing microservices and broader microservice architecture
• Ability to build RESTful APIs and schemas for PostgreSQL databases
• Strong CI/CD practices across build, test and deployment workflows
• Ability to mentor engineers and embed modern software development practices

Responsibilities

• Build and release backend microservices, UI applications and database changes into production for CDD
• Shape architecture and design aligned to a Java 21+ microservice structure
• Accelerate delivery cadence through hands-on contribution and reliable production change
• Set engineering standards and embed modern software development practices
• Partner with business and engineering leadership to translate requirements into deliverables
• Strengthen engineering culture across testing, code review, documentation and continuous improvement
• Support delivery and operational excellence for services running in Docker containers on Kubernetes within GCP
• Build and delivering RESTful APIs to production
• Design schemas and work with PostgreSQL databases
• Develop UI applications using ReactJS across the stack

Skills

Java 21+

ReactJS

REST APIs

CI/CD

Microservices design

Cloud (GCP)

PostgreSQL

Production deployment

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

PostgreSQL

Job description

In the role as Senior Full Stack Engineer, you will focus on hands‑on engineering across backend microservices, UI applications and databases to deliver a first‑in‑class solution iteratively into the hands of users. You'll help shape the architecture and design aligned to a Java 21+ microservice structure while raising standards for quality and operational readiness.,

• Build and release backend microservices, UI applications and database changes into production for CDD
• Shape architecture and design aligned to a Java 21+ microservice structure
• Accelerate delivery cadence across the team through hands‑on contribution and reliable production change
• Set engineering standards, mentor engineers and embed modern software development practices
• Partner with business and engineering leadership to understand requirements and align delivery across the wider team
• Strengthen engineering culture across testing, code review, operational readiness, documentation and continuous improvement
• Remove impediments, surface risks and communicate issues to programme management
• Support delivery and operational excellence for services running in Docker containers on Kubernetes within GCP
• Bring extensive hands‑on software engineering experience designing, developing and deploying backend applications to production
• Demonstrate proven experience shaping engineering practice and supporting engineering and cultural change across teams
• Show strong experience designing microservices and broader microservice architecture
• Evidence delivery experience releasing change to production at high cadence with reliability
• Apply strong CI/CD practice across build, test and deployment workflows
• Build and deliver RESTful APIs to production
• Design schemas and work extensively with PostgreSQL databases
• Develop UI applications using ReactJS and support end‑to‑end delivery across the stack
• Work confidently with Docker, Kubernetes and GCP in production environments
• Build backend services in Java (Java 21+ preferred)
• 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 an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We're one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realisetheir ambitions.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we're dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Working with a global team, you'll partner with business and engineering leadership to clarify requirements and translate them into deliverable outcomes. Success means reliable, frequent production change and services that run smoothly in Docker containers on Kubernetes within GCP. You'll also strengthen engineering practices across testing, code review, documentation and continuous improvement. As an HSBC employee in the UK, you'll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.