Lead Frontend Engineer/ Associate Director, Software Engineering

HSBC Holdings plc; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Software Development India is seeking an Associate Director, Software Engineering to shape the design and development of complex responsive web applications using React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks. You will set direction for reusable UI components and design systems.

The role collaborates with UX, product and backend teams, mentors engineers, ensures accessibility and performance, and brings AI-assisted development into daily practice while upholding security and privacy.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience building enterprise UI with React.js.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX, design systems and accessibility.
• Experience with Redux or Context API for state management.
• Proficient in Jest and React Testing Library.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and GraphQL; Webpack/Babel tooling.
• Git, CI/CD and modern delivery pipelines.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex responsive web apps using React.js and ES6+.
• Collaborate with UX, product and backend teams to deliver seamless UI.
• Architect reusable UI components for consistency and maintainability.
• Embed accessibility and performance best practices (WCAG/ARIA).
• Mentor junior developers through code reviews and guidance.
• Translate requirements into robust UI specifications.
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and quality.
• Ensure secure, scalable integration with APIs and third-party services.

Skills

React.js

JavaScript (ES6+)

HTML5

CSS3

Redux

Context API

Jest

React Testing Library

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Webpack

Babel

Git

CI/CD

GitHub Copilot

AI-assisted development tools

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Webpack

Babel

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 organisations 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 realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Associate Director, Software Engineering

Why HSBC

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. Guided by our purpose of opening up a world of opportunity, our ambition is to become the world’s most trusted bank globally, putting customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity

HSBC is seeking an Associate Director, Software Engineering to shape the design and development of complex responsive web applications using React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, design and product, turning business requirements and user stories into scalable UI solutions that work across devices and browsers. You’ll set direction for reusable components, design systems and accessibility standards to create consistent user experiences. You’ll also bring AI-assisted development into everyday engineering, strengthening productivity, quality, testing and documentation while following responsible AI, security, privacy and accessibility principles. Success means high-performing user interfaces that are maintainable at scale, integrated cleanly with APIs and third‑party services and delivered predictably through strong planning and risk management.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and develop complex responsive web applications using React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Partner with UX designers, product managers and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences
• Architect reusable UI components to improve consistency, scalability and long-term maintainability
• Embed UI/UX best practices including accessibility standards such as WCAG and ARIA and performance optimisation
• Guide junior developers through mentoring, code reviews and knowledge sharing to strengthen engineering quality
• Translate business requirements and user stories into technical specifications and robust UI solutions
• Apply AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, code quality, testing and documentation across the delivery lifecycle
• Evaluate and integrate AI-powered capabilities into user interfaces while following responsible AI, security, privacy and accessibility principles

What we’re looking for

• Bring substantial hands‑on experience building enterprise UI solutions with React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5 and CSS3 (SASS or LESS)
• Demonstrate strong understanding of UI/UX principles, design systems and accessible design using WCAG and ARIA
• Apply state management approaches such as Redux or Context API in complex applications
• Use automated testing frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library to improve quality and release confidence
• Integrate user interfaces with RESTful APIs, GraphQL and third‑party services using modern build tooling such as Webpack and Babel
• Operate effectively with version control and delivery pipelines using Git and CI/CD practices
• Apply AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and prompt engineering techniques within the software development lifecycle
• Work effectively in Agile or Scrum environments while contributing to planning, estimation and risk management

Building scalable AI‑enabled UI

If you want your work to shape user experiences at scale this role offers the scope to make a visible impact. You’ll build modern web applications that balance performance, accessibility and consistency across products. You’ll also help bring AI-assisted development into day‑to‑day engineering in a way that is responsible and practical.

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 India