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Lead Software Engineer

Open 30d posting dated 2 weeks ago

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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.

Your career opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Lead Software & AI Engineer to join our CTO Data Tech team. This is senior and leadership role demanding extensive expertise in full-stack development with Python and React JS, cloud engineering on GCP, and AI/ML implementation, combined with proven team leadership and delivery excellence. You will be designing and developing corporate wide applications within the area of Data Management technologies.

What you’ll do

  • Lead the design, architecture, and development of enterprise-scale full-stack applications using Python (backend) and React JS (frontend).

  • Define technical strategy and roadmap for AI-powered data management solutions on GCP.

  • Drive implementation of AI/ML capabilities to enhance data controls, quality checks, and risk detection in production environments.

  • Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices for cloud-native applications on GCP.

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of full-stack engineers and AI specialists, fostering a high-performance culture focused on delivery excellence.

  • Own end-to-end technical delivery of complex, multi-workstream projects supporting regulatory compliance (BCBS 239, IRR, etc.).

  • Develop comprehensive project plans with clear milestones and drive execution with urgency while maintaining quality and security standards.

  • Partner with Risk, Compliance, Data Governance, and Business teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solution.

What you need to have to succeed in this role

  • 10+ years of relevant technical experience in enterprise software development with at least 4+ years in leadership roles, proven track for writing good quality code and automating test cases.

  • Expert-level proficiency in Python for backend development (Flask, FastAPI, Django) and strong expertise in React JS with modern JavaScript/TypeScript for frontend.

  • Proven experience architecting and deploying enterprise solutions on GCP including services like Cloud Run, GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Vertex AI.

  • Good hands-on experience implementing AI/ML solutions.

  • Deep understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, event-driven systems, and experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.

  • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams (5-15 members) with proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and with high quality.

  • Strong understanding of software design principles, design patterns, enterprise architecture, and cloud-native application best practices.

  • Experience with agile methodologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD implementations (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code."

What we offer

  • The pay range for this role is 20 242 PLN - 30 358 PLN (monthly, gross).

  • Additional car allowance in the amount of 4786 PLN (monthly, gross).

  • Variable pay is discretionary, but influenced by Group performance, business/function performance and individual performance.

  • We offer a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits covering healthcare, family friendly leaves, pension and life assurance, as well as many other benefits to support your wellbeing.

Additional bonuses for recognition awards

  • Multisport card

  • Private medical care

  • Life insurance

  • One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN)

  • Cafeteria platform

  • Employee assistance program  

  • Additional contributions to PPK scheme

  • Corporate parties & events

  • CSR initiatives

  • Nursery discounts

  • Financial support with trainings and education

  • Social fund

  • Flexible working hours

  • Free parking

If your CV meets our criteria, you should expect the following steps in the recruitment process:

Online behavioural test

Telephone screen

Interview with the hiring manager

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. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We are looking to hire as soon as possible so don’t wait and apply now!

You'll achieve more when you join HSBC.

We thank all interested candidates for their applications. We reserve the right to contact only selected candidates.

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In case you would like to resign from participation in recruitment process or withdraw previously sent to us application, please email us at: krakow.recruitment@hsbc.com

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