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

Business: Emerging Technology

Principal responsibilities
1. Lead the development of user interfaces to ensure a seamless and intuitive user experience. Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate design prototypes into high-quality code, building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
2. Provide leadership across the end-to-end delivery and run lifecycle, utilizing skills and expertise in software development, testing and operational support activities. This will include Backend API Integration, Containerization & Deployment, CI/CD & Automation, Performance Optimization, and Code Quality & Best Practices.
3. Take full accountability for a product or service, identifying and developing the most appropriate technology solutions to meet customer needs as part of the Customer Journey.
4. Collaborate with other engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to guide the product or service's direction.
5. Create and oversee the development of technical test plans and records, including unit and integration tests, within automated test environments to ensure code quality
6. Mentor and support DevOps teams through all stages of a product or service release/change, ensuring they have a strong customer focus and understanding of end-to-end journeys.
7. Identify and address operational issues (performance, operator intervention, alerting, design defect related issues, etc.) in collaboration with Ops, Dev, and Test engineers at all stages of a product or service release/change.
8. Lead the identification and resolution of incidents associated with the IT service as directed by leadership of the DevOps team.
9. Ensure service resilience, service sustainability and recovery time objectives are met for all software solutions delivered
10. Drive the automation of the continuous integration/continuous delivery pipeline within a DevOps Product/Service team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
11. Stay up-to-date and maintain expertise on current tools, technologies, cybersecurity, and regulations pertaining to data privacy, consent, data residency, etc.

职位要求：
1. Demonstrable entrepreneurial spirit; a change driver and fast leaner.
2. An university graduate, preferably from a top international university. An MS or PhD is preferred.
3. Full stack software engineering capability including front-end, middleware, backend is preferred.
4. Knowledge of “Talk is cheap. Show me the code” --- Linus Torvalds (2000): Possess hands-on engineering capabilities in state-of-the-art technologies such as AI, IoTs, etc.
5. Proven contributions to international academic and industrial communities and/or open source communities is a significant advantage.
6. Business knowledge in financial services industry (retail, wholesale and investment banking, wealth management, insurance, financial markets, etc.) is preferred.
7. Ability to read and understand newest academic and research papers in banking, financial services, and technologies is a must.
8. Strong analytical, design and problem solving skills; excellent team player with the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
9. Intellectually curious, creative individuals who enjoy solving challenging problems and building breakthrough products with a growth mindset are highly valued.
10. Strong communication skills in both verbal and written forms; ability to deliver effective presentations to teammates and external and internal stakeholders.
11. Commitment to assigned task, attention to detail, and willingness to dedicate efforts.
12. Experience working in a DevOps-focused environment and within an Agile Team. Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements and willing to take new responsibilities when necessary.
13. Ability to work across multiple domains of knowledge and skills, and share knowledge across the team.
14. Knowledge of architecture disciplines, the ability to implement governance practice, and knowledge of industry standards will be an advantage.