Job Description

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.

Role Overview:

We're looking for an accomplished Lead Architect to lead the architecture and design of our Digital Business Banking platform. Based in Sheffield, this is a full-time position for an experienced professional with 14+ years in system architecture, microservices, Java, and Spring Boot. You'll play a pivotal role in defining the technical vision, ensuring our platform is scalable, secure, and high-performing, and driving innovation across our digital banking solutions.
As Lead Architect, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams--including product managers, engineers, and stakeholders--to align technology with business goals. You'll advocate for and implement modern microservices-based architecture, actively participate in coding and design reviews, and drive DevOps practices and cloud adoption (GCP). Your leadership will help shape the future of digital banking for UK SMEs, making a real impact on how businesses bank with us.

Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership

Design and define the architectural roadmap for the Digital Business Banking platform, ensuring scalability, security, and high performance.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to align architecture with business goals.

Microservices-Based Architecture Implementation

Advocate and implement microservices-based architecture leveraging Java and Spring Boot frameworks.

Development and Coding

Actively participate in coding, design reviews, and solution implementation for critical components.

DevOps and CI/CD Implementation

Drive the implementation of DevOps practices, ensuring efficient CI/CD pipelines and robust monitoring mechanisms.

Cloud and GCP Expertise

Architect cloud-native solutions using GCP services (e.g., GKE, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, Pub/Sub) and guide teams in adopting GCP best practices.

Skills Required

Technical Leadership

Ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, mentor teams, and define best practices.

Proficiency in Java (11+) and Spring Boot

Strong backend development skills with hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot.

Cloud Proficiency (Google Cloud Platform)

Proven experience designing and deploying applications on GCP, including familiarity with GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and BigQuery.

Microservices Architecture Experience

Practical knowledge of designing and building microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.

DevOps and CI/CD Tools

Expertise in building CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps, and knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to drive collaboration across distributed teams in agile environments.

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, 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.



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Email: hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com


Telephone: +44 207 832 8500