Assoc, Full Stack Eng, WRB Tech

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Development & Engineering • Design, develop, and maintain production-grade applications using Java and Spring Boot • Build robust full-stack applications with modern web technologies • Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following SOLID principles and team conventions • Participate in architecture discussions and propose technical improvements • Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members • Collaborate with backend and frontend engineers on API contracts and system integration
• SDLC & DevOps • Follow and contribute to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment • Work with DevOps teams to ensure development processes align with DevOps principles • Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives • Monitor application performance and implement optimizations
• Quality & Testing • Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests • Implement Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices • Ensure code quality through automated testing and quality gates • Participate in performance testing and optimization initiatives

Mandatory Requirements

• Java Proficiency: Expert-level Java 8+ — primary technical requirement • Spring Framework: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data • Full-Stack Development: Experience with both backend and frontend technologies • SDLC Knowledge: Strong understanding of software development lifecycle • DevOps Experience: CI/CD, containerization, cloud platforms • Database Skills: SQL, NoSQL databases, ORM frameworks • Version Control: Git — branching strategies, PR workflows
• Backend Technologies • Java 8+ with strong OOP and design pattern knowledge • Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA • RESTful API design and development • Microservices architecture and patterns • Database design and optimization (SQL/NoSQL) • Message queues and event-driven architecture
• Frontend Technologies • JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3 • Modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js) • Responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility • RESTful API integration and state management

Preferred Qualifications

• Banking, fintech, or financial services experience • Experience with distributed systems and high-availability architectures • Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements • Familiarity with Standard Chartered's technology stack • Experience with API Gateway and service mesh technologies • Understanding of security frameworks and practices • Knowledge of data modeling and data management principles

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Excellent communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders • Collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams • Self-motivated with ability to work independently • Continuous learning mindset and adaptability to new technologies
• Education • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field • Relevant certifications in Java, Spring, cloud platforms, or DevOps tools (preferred)
• Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree • Experience: 7 to 12 years • Skill: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Skills • Preference: Relevant Skills Certifications

About Standard Chartered

What we offer

• In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
• Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.
• Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.
• Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
• Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits
• A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.
• Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.