Architecture Manager

Job description

Job description

Some careers have more impact than others.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impression, join HSBC and discover how valued you’ll be.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Architecture Manager.

Business: WPB Technology

 

Principal responsibilities

·  Documenting API standards and guidelines based on REST
·  Supporting agile delivery teams and promoting the re-use of existing services
·  Defining solutions and developing proof-of-concept code on an API Platform
·  Designing strategies around service implementation to meet non-functional requirements
·  Representing Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) API Architecture at cross-organisational meetings 
·  Aligning API design approaches across multiple stakeholders 
·  Solving integration problems with legacy systems
·  Define API Data standards and patterns to promote consistent data representation across our APIs and drive better API reuse
·  Define common JSON object libraries for use by engineering teams within API development
·  Working with WPB Data architecture Team to ensure patterns/ standards are aligned with strategy & HSBC data models where existing;
·  Perform API design reviews ensuring both API and Data standards are followed by teams designing APIs 
·  Contribute to the development of tooling to automate the API Governance checks and API MI Reporting (e.g API reuse)
·  Define architecture principles, patterns to enable the APIs on cloud deployment strategy (Cloud to Cloud communication, Cloud to on Premise and on Premise to Cloud API integration patterns)
·  Develop API training covering all aspect of APIs (including API design, security, logging and monitoring) for engineering teams
·  Assist the Solution Architects as part of Solution Designs by providing clear direction and input in alignment with the WPB API Strategy and Roadmap.
·  Assisting the WPB Lead API Architect as appropriate

Requirements

·  Relevant knowledge of REST, API, Microservices 
·  Experience working in an Enterprise scale environment
·  Past working experience in an Architecture role 
·  Appreciation of Solution Design/Architecture and the role of APIs in this
·  An awareness of the Industry standards Information Frameworks.
·  Experience of Data Modelling (UML/ER) in a banking domain is desirable
·  Experience in Information/Data modelling tools and technologies is desirable
·  Experience working in Agile methodologies – Scrum, Kanban is desirable but not essential
·  Past working experience on API Management (e.g. Mulesoft, Kong) is desirable
·  Experience of PaaS/IaaS - Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Azure is desirable but not essential
·  A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better and an excellent understanding of the mechanism necessary to successfully implement change
·  Excellent written and spoken communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to wide and varied audiences 
·  Worked collaboratively with other colleagues, supporting them when possible
·  Planned projects and activities systematically in line with business priorities, using a variety of analysis and problem-solving techniques
·  A comprehensive understanding of risk management and proven experience of ensuring own/others' compliance with relevant regulatory processes

 

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 (GuangDong) Limited Xian Branch***