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**Tech Lead - Full Stack** in Global FX Services (GFS) | HSBC Global Markets & Securities Services (MSS) **Lead & Deliver:** - Design, deliver high-volume, low-latency FX systems with high performance, scalability and resiliency - Drive tech decisions on architecture, microservices, API design, data storage, and front-end integration - Coach and mentor engineers, support through code reviews and implementation design trade-offs - Own end-to-end delivery in a DevOps model, from development to production support - Enable frequent, safe releases using agile practices and iterative delivery - Ensure production readiness through instrumentation, alerting, incident readiness, and continuous improvement - Collaborate internationally with teams in Toronto, Guangzhou, and London to deliver across time zones - Ensure compliancy with internal cybersecurity controls, address vulnerabilities, build secure-by-design solutions **Technologies:** Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Linux, SQL RDBMS (Sybase / Oracle / PostgreSQL), Angular, React, JavaScript libraries **Required:** - 10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with substantial Java full-stack delivery - Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, ideally with Spring Boot - Solid experience with server-side development in Java (Node.js, Ruby, Go are a plus) - Strong front-end experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular/React highly desirable) - Fluency in English (spoken and written) Join a diverse, technology-driven team in affiliated with HSBC's CIB Technology, building and maintaining applications for a broad set of FX services. This role is based in Kraków with an expectation to be in the office twice a
- Compensation
- PLN 28,000 – PLN 33,000 PLN
- City
- London, Toronto, Hong Kong
- Country
- Poland, United Kingdom, Canada, China
Currency: PLN
Full Job Description
Some careers shine brighter than others.
If youre 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.
HSBC Service Delivery (Polska) Sp. z o.o. is part of HSBC Holdings plc, a global banking and financial services organisation headquartered in London, serving customers worldwide across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East and North Africa.
Were currently hiring for the role of Technical Lead (Full Stack) within HSBC Global FX Services (GFS) in Markets and Securities Services (MSS).
Your team
Youll join a technology team within CIB Technology (our investment bank), where engineering is central to how we deliver electronic trading and FX services.
The Krakw-based pod is part of a global engineering organisation (~50 people) with teams in:
- Europe: UK, Krakw
- APAC: China, Hong Kong
- North America: Toronto
The team builds and supports applications enabling a diverse set of FX services for institutional clients, including:
- FX Prime Brokerage services for the alternative fund manager industry
- FX Hedging services for Asset Managers
- FX order management and execution for Custodians acting on behalf of their clients
Your role (what youll lead and deliver)
As a Technical Lead, youll be hands-on while also setting direction and raising engineering standards across the team.
You will:
- Lead the design and delivery of high-volume, low-latency FX systems where performance, scalability, and resiliency matter.
- Drive technical decisions on architecture, microservices patterns, API design, data storage, and front-end integration.
- Act as a coach and multiplier: support engineers through code reviews, pairing/mentoring, and pragmatic guidance on implementation and design trade-offs.
- Own end-to-end delivery in a DevOps model: development, testing, release, observability, and production support.
- Enable frequent and safe releases: the team releases to production daily, using agile practices and iterative delivery.
- Ensure production readiness through instrumentation, alerting, incident readiness, and continuous improvement.
- Partner closely with global colleagues in Guangzhou, Toronto, and London to deliver across time zones.
- Ensure compliance with internal cybersecurity controls, address vulnerabilities, and build secure-by-design solutions.
- Act as the local entity manager in Poland for Poland-based colleagues, performing required local entity (HSBC Service Delivery Polska) duties in line with applicable governance and regulatory expectations.
Working model:
- This role is based in Krakw with an expectation to be in the office twice a week (or as advised by the local Poland entity).
Technology stack
- Back-end: Java, Spring / Spring Boot, microservices
- Runtime: Linux
- Databases: SQL RDBMS (Sybase / Oracle / PostgreSQL)
- Front-end: Angular, React, JavaScript libraries and frameworks
What you'll need to succedd in this role:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, including substantial Java full stack delivery.
- Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, ideally with Spring Boot.
- Solid experience with server-side development in Java (Node.js, Ruby, Go are a plus).
- Strong front-end experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular/React highly desirable).
- Working knowledge of database technologies such as MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
- Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in financial services / investment banking is highly valued.
- Demonstrable strengths in:
- Problem-solving and ownership mindset
- Building clean, high-quality, secure solutions
- Agile delivery practices
- Clear communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
What we offer
The pay range for this role is 28,000 PLN - 33000 PLN (monthly, gross).
Additional car allowance in the amount of 4,786 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
Tech Lead
Compensation
PLN 28,000 – PLN 33,000 PLN
City: London, Toronto, Hong Kong
Country: Poland, United Kingdom, Canada, China
**Tech Lead - Full Stack** in Global FX Services (GFS) | HSBC Global Markets & Securities Services (MSS) **Lead & Deliver:** - Design, deliver high-volume, low-latency FX systems with high performance, scalability and resiliency - Drive tech decisions on architecture, microservices, API design, data storage, and front-end integration - Coach and mentor engineers, support through code reviews and implementation design trade-offs - Own end-to-end delivery in a DevOps model, from development to production support - Enable frequent, safe releases using agile practices and iterative delivery - Ensure production readiness through instrumentation, alerting, incident readiness, and continuous improvement - Collaborate internationally with teams in Toronto, Guangzhou, and London to deliver across time zones - Ensure compliancy with internal cybersecurity controls, address vulnerabilities, build secure-by-design solutions **Technologies:** Java, Spring Boot, microservices, Linux, SQL RDBMS (Sybase / Oracle / PostgreSQL), Angular, React, JavaScript libraries **Required:** - 10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with substantial Java full-stack delivery - Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, ideally with Spring Boot - Solid experience with server-side development in Java (Node.js, Ruby, Go are a plus) - Strong front-end experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular/React highly desirable) - Fluency in English (spoken and written) Join a diverse, technology-driven team in affiliated with HSBC's CIB Technology, building and maintaining applications for a broad set of FX services. This role is based in Kraków with an expectation to be in the office twice a
Full Job Description
Some careers shine brighter than others.
If youre 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.
HSBC Service Delivery (Polska) Sp. z o.o. is part of HSBC Holdings plc, a global banking and financial services organisation headquartered in London, serving customers worldwide across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East and North Africa.
Were currently hiring for the role of Technical Lead (Full Stack) within HSBC Global FX Services (GFS) in Markets and Securities Services (MSS).
Your team
Youll join a technology team within CIB Technology (our investment bank), where engineering is central to how we deliver electronic trading and FX services.
The Krakw-based pod is part of a global engineering organisation (~50 people) with teams in:
- Europe: UK, Krakw
- APAC: China, Hong Kong
- North America: Toronto
The team builds and supports applications enabling a diverse set of FX services for institutional clients, including:
- FX Prime Brokerage services for the alternative fund manager industry
- FX Hedging services for Asset Managers
- FX order management and execution for Custodians acting on behalf of their clients
Your role (what youll lead and deliver)
As a Technical Lead, youll be hands-on while also setting direction and raising engineering standards across the team.
You will:
- Lead the design and delivery of high-volume, low-latency FX systems where performance, scalability, and resiliency matter.
- Drive technical decisions on architecture, microservices patterns, API design, data storage, and front-end integration.
- Act as a coach and multiplier: support engineers through code reviews, pairing/mentoring, and pragmatic guidance on implementation and design trade-offs.
- Own end-to-end delivery in a DevOps model: development, testing, release, observability, and production support.
- Enable frequent and safe releases: the team releases to production daily, using agile practices and iterative delivery.
- Ensure production readiness through instrumentation, alerting, incident readiness, and continuous improvement.
- Partner closely with global colleagues in Guangzhou, Toronto, and London to deliver across time zones.
- Ensure compliance with internal cybersecurity controls, address vulnerabilities, and build secure-by-design solutions.
- Act as the local entity manager in Poland for Poland-based colleagues, performing required local entity (HSBC Service Delivery Polska) duties in line with applicable governance and regulatory expectations.
Working model:
- This role is based in Krakw with an expectation to be in the office twice a week (or as advised by the local Poland entity).
Technology stack
- Back-end: Java, Spring / Spring Boot, microservices
- Runtime: Linux
- Databases: SQL RDBMS (Sybase / Oracle / PostgreSQL)
- Front-end: Angular, React, JavaScript libraries and frameworks
What you'll need to succedd in this role:
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, including substantial Java full stack delivery.
- Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, ideally with Spring Boot.
- Solid experience with server-side development in Java (Node.js, Ruby, Go are a plus).
- Strong front-end experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular/React highly desirable).
- Working knowledge of database technologies such as MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
- Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Experience in financial services / investment banking is highly valued.
- Demonstrable strengths in:
- Problem-solving and ownership mindset
- Building clean, high-quality, secure solutions
- Agile delivery practices
- Clear communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
What we offer
The pay range for this role is 28,000 PLN - 33000 PLN (monthly, gross).
Additional car allowance in the amount of 4,786 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
