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

Business: CTO Infrastructure

Principal responsibilitiesEngineer solutions on Azure foundation platform using Infrastructure-as-Code methods (e.g. Terraform)Conduct code reviews, provide feedback and guidance to other team members, and ensure the quality and performance of the solutions is maintained for the whole teamBuild and manage the HSBC Azure foundation platform to enable application deployments

Ensure the Azure platform meets operational Risk framework to manage business riskEnsure all relevant architecture governance, policy, and standards are metOwn engineering operating model (Agile, Waterfall etc.) and tools (Jira, GSD, Confluence)Represent the Azure platform in discussions with internal IT partners and MicrosoftProvide Management reporting to ensure data driven discussions for continuous improvementExecute the functional pattern lifecycle process (design, document, develop and maintain) code libraryIntegrate, configure, deploy and manage centrally provided common cloud services (e.g. IAM, networking, monitoring, Operating systems, Containers.)

Manage Azure connectivity and networking e.g. Express Route, DNS, IP allocation and traffic routing, NSG’s and Azure FirewallEnsure compliance with centrally defined SecurityEnsure compliancy with Operational risk standards (E.g. Network, Firewall, OS, Logging, Monitoring, Availability, Resiliency)Update support and operational documentation as required

Support the Service Delivery Manager to implement a 24 x 7 follow the sun support modelDevelop solutions meeting HSBC Business contingency standardsDevelop and promote the reuse of patternsBe an Azure Platform evangelist with customers, partners and external communitiesProvide Management reporting to ensure data driven discussions for continuous improvementGather requirements and provide continuous feedback loops between Cyber security and the wider Azure Cloud Services team

Have worked as an Engineering Lead in an enterprise organisation

Have managed people

Demonstrable knowledge of Non-Functional Requirements

Have experience managing stakeholders

Demonstrable Cloud service provider experience - infrastructure build and configurations of a variety of services including Compute, Containers, Container OS and Container orchestration (E.g. Docker, COS, GKE) Storage, IAM, SDN (VPC and XPN)

Experience of building a range of Services in Azure

Expert understanding of DevOps principles and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and techniques

Security and Compliance, e.g. IAM and cloud compliance/auditing/monitoring tools

Customer/stakeholder focus. Ability to build strong relationships with Application teams, cross functional IT and global/local IT teams

Good leadership and teamwork skills - Works collaboratively in an agile environment with DevOps application ‘pods’ to provide Azure specific capability/skills required to deliver the service

A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better and an excellent understanding of the mechanism necessary to successfully implement change

Set and achieved challenging short, medium and long term goals which exceeded the standards in their field

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

Experience working as an Engineering Lead or relevant equivalent

People management (Objective setting, Performance review)

Experience dealing with IT Audit, Security and Risk

Technical knowledge and breadth of Azure technology services (Identity, Networking, Compute, Storage, Web, Mobile, Containers, Databases, Analytics, AI & Machine learning)

Have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Demonstrable risk management knowledge

Keen problem solving skills (Analytical and Creative)

Experience working within an Agile team environment

Ability to quickly acquire new skills

Good command of English

Industry recognised cloud certifications

Programming experience in the following languages: PowerShell, Terraform, Go, Bash, Windows command prompt and object orientated programming languages

Technical knowledge (Directory Services, Microsoft Identity, Physical Networking, Firewalls, SDN, XPN, Billing, Operating Systems, Containers, Azure Resource Hierarchy)

Experience operating in highly regulated industry, e.g. Financial Services