Job Introduction
Main Responsibilities
- Expertise in full software development life cycle. The ideal candidate should also have extensive experience in Java with knowledge of front-end and back-end development.
- Own the quality of application design, selecting the right technologies to create highly performant, stable, large scale, micro services based, cloud based applications.
- Participate in code reviews with the team, pair programming exercises where appropriate guiding best practice in modern software engineering.
- Support the move to performant, micro-service or serverless based Cloud applications.
- Advise on correct cloud native strategy to build towards the bank’s target architecture.
- Demonstrable experience delivering software using agile methodologies – ideally scrum or Kanban to deliver lean MVP solutions.
- Support a move to DevOps culture, ensure best practices are put in place and followed.
- Enable teams to be accountable for their own automation testing strategy, making sure testing happens fast, frequently and effectively.
- Ensure that we safely and securely incorporate third party solutions and / or Group solutions into our Digital offerings.
- Ensure that services bought and configured have suitable level of technical quality (e.g. maintainability, performance, etc.).
- Own technical aspects of delivery for our digital customer touchpoints.
- Enhance the existing agile ways of working. Optimise the delivery throughput for web front end and back end components.
- Through continuous improvement, drive technical operational excellence across the organisation.
- Be able to marry Agile and Waterfall where necessary.
- Line manage, coach and mentor developers and product configuration staff. Put in place the technical team structure to achieve the outcomes for your area of responsibility.
Ideal Candidate
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- 7+ years of experience of product engineering and delivery, of which at least 2 years should be in a people management role
- 5+ years of hands-on experience working in Java and cloud native app product development, database, build pipeline and networking technologies
- Demonstrable experience of Agile and of leading and scaling distributed autonomous engineering teams across remote locations
- Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and to pick up new skill sets quickly
- Track record of delivering well engineered solutions using current technologies
- Experience running engineering teams over a sustained period and can demonstrate excellent leadership across technology domains like development, quality, support, architecture and integration
- Experienced in product development life cycles and working in a lean-agile way.
Company Information
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.
We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers.
The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
Check our Handelsbanken website for further information
At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.
What is in it for you?
- We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
- Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
- A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
The interview process will be two stages, a combination of technical and competency based questions.
How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.
This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.
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