Requirements

Expected technologies

Python

MATLAB

Map/Reduce

Optional technologies

Java

C++

C#

Go

Our requirements

• Senior experience in building, and testing applications in a professional environment in Python.
• Some experience programming in a mathematical or engineering technical environment (such as MATLAB)
• Knowledge of the more common design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of testing principles.
• Some experience developing in an Agile environment with preferably some experience with continuous integration practices.
• Familiarity with algorithms for capturing and processing large datasets (i.e. Map/Reduce).

Optional

• Substantive and consistent experience developing applications using a programming language (e.g. Java, C++, C#, Go).
• Experience working with Docker, Kubernetes and Jenkins
• MSc or PhD in a technical field such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Operational Research and/or Information Systems (Informatics).

Your responsibilities

• The role will be instrumental in the accelerated development of prototypes that could materially influence the process of risk analysis and risk measurement at HSBC.
• The creation of the role coincides with the establishment of a dedicated research and development (R&D) unit called Financial Engineering.
• The unit will provide a reference point for the exploration of advanced methods for other teams in GRA.
• The unit will foster innovation in risk measurement and prototype modern processes of model development.
• The development of this role, and R&D unit, will position HSBC as a leading research house for the modernisation of risk analytics within the banking sector.
• Collaborate with other developers, data analysts and modellers across other project streams.
• Actively contribute to creating an open, collaborative problem-solving environment that is critical to rapid prototyping environment.