Enterprise application AI Java Microservices/Associate Director, Tech SME

HSBC; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Software Development India seeks an experienced Associate Director, Tech SME to lead end-to-end project delivery in a complex enterprise setting. You will define requirements, design architecture, drive build and testing, and ensure successful deployment while coordinating with senior stakeholders.

The role requires strong Java/Spring expertise, architectural experience, and a proactive mindset for AI-enabled automation and cloud-enabled delivery in a fast-paced financial services

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience in coding, design and enterprise apps.
• 5-8 years in financial sector development with Java/Spring.
• 3+ years software architecture and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery, requirements, design, build, testing and deployment.
• Engage with program managers on schedule, costs and risks; run kick-offs.
• Review deliverables and status; communicate progress to senior stakeholders.
• Manage project risk, unit test plans and governance; ensure green status.
• Maintain platform resilience, document plans, and drive continuous improvement.
• Produce development plans, designs, schedules and tracking artifacts.

Skills

Java 8+

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Microservices

Reactive programming

JMS (IBM MQ/Active MQ)

REST

SQL Server/Oracle

DevOps

Docker

Cloud (GCP/AWS)

Shell scripting

Python basics

AI tools / prompt engineering

Problem solving

Workflow knowledge

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 Associate Director, Tech SME

In This Role You Will

• Manage the end to end Project delivery including defining the requirements,create system design, getting build done, making sure testing is properly done and then deployed successfully.
• Engage with Program Manager with respect to project schedule, estimates, costs, RAID items, roadblocks, etc. Organize and manage the project kick-off meetings.
• Review the project deliverables and status on the regular intervals and ensure smooth deliveries. Participate in regular meetings with higher management to communicate accomplishments, plans and issues as well as any risks to the project's progress
• Manage Project Risk and acts for a mitigation plan. Develop and maintain Unit Test schedules, track and manage project risks till closure
• Maintain the project development status always in green, experienced in project quality audits. Manage Transition in a downstream environment. Provide Weekly and Project Closure Reports and thresholds. Build solid relationships within IT team, up and down stream dependent IT teams, and, Business, senior stakeholders in all involved parties
• Manage and maintain clear understanding across all interested parties the status of the project, the key decisions to maintain momentum. Ability to propose program solutions and negotiate with delivery teams and stakeholders to prioritise effectively. Maintain Platform Resillience by managing all the Vulnarabilities and also meet all the KCIs defined.Continuous Improvement / Innovate: quickly assimilate and learn from the experiences and apply these learnings to improve future delivery effort
• Producing necessary Development Plans, Design documents, Schedules and Tracking and other required supporting documentation

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

• 10+ years of IT experience in Coding, Design and building an Enterprise application (essential)
• 5-8 years’ Development experience in Financial sector (essential) 5-8 years Core Java experience, Springboot (essential)
• Minimum 3 years of software architecture and design experience (essential)
• Experience with AI tools (Claude, Agentic AI), prompt engineering, and building AI Agents - with the ability to leverage AI to enhance productivity and delivery outcomes
• Expertise in skills Java 8+, Spring/Spring Boot/Spring Cloud Technologies, Understanding of the Reactive programming paradigm,microservices,JMS(IBM MQ/Active MQ),REST,MSSQL Server/Oracle database,Devops,Docker or PODMAN, Cloud Technologies like GCP or AWS will be added advantage, Shell scripting, Basic knowledge of Python would be good, Operations workflows (desirable)
• Experience of workflow such as static data sourcing, trade booking and settlement/confirmations knowledge (essential)
• Good problem solving skills
• Ability to create intelligent solutions and automations to reduce manual interventionsAbility to understand the existing implementation and suggest improvementsAbility to drive the innovation mindset in the team / department.Ensure that the project adheres to the Org level OKRs are NFRs

You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.
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Issued by - HSBC Software Development India.