Lead Software Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy • Contribute to the FinCrime & Cyber technology strategy by building full stack applications that align with business goals and digital transformation priorities. • Explore emerging technologies such as GenAI, vector databases, and AI-driven assistants to enhance investigative efficiency.
• Business • Collaborate with analysts, investigators, and risk teams to translate business needs into technical solutions. • Develop features that improve case management, fraud detection, and cyber defense workflows. • Ensure applications deliver measurable value in reducing investigation time and improving operational resilience.
• Processes • Design and develop full stack applications using Node.js, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL. • Build scalable APIs and backend services to integrate with case management platforms and investigative tools. • Support data engineering workflows with Python, Airflow , and Databricks (Must Have) • Build AI Agentic Apps with frameworks like Google ADK, Langgraph, Langchain etc. • Deploy and maintain applications with Docker/Podman and orchestrate on Kubernetes. • Apply DevSecOps practices , ensuring s ecure coding, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• People and Talent • Work closely with cross-functional teams, providing technical mentorship and knowledge sharing where needed. • Contribute to a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation within the FinCrime & Cyber team.

Skills and Experience

• The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of technical expertise, practical experience, and a passion for innovation in the context of financial crime prevention and cybersecurity. Key skills and experience include:
• Proven experience with Databricks, Nifi, Kafka, and Splunk to build and monitor scalable data-driven applications and pipelines.
• Extensive frontend development skills using frameworks such as Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to deliver intuitive and accessible user interfaces.
• Robust backend development experience with Node.js and PostgreSQL, including API design and integration with complex systems.
• Hands-on expertise in AI engineering, machine learning concepts, and their application in real-world investigative scenarios.
• Strong understanding of data engineering principles , including workflow orchestration tools like Apache Airflow and the ability to develop and maintain data pipelines.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman) and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• A solid grasp of DevSecOps practices, with a focus on secure coding, automated testing, and CI/CD methodologies to deliver reliable and secure applications.
• Familiarity with AI agentic app frameworks such as Google ADK, LangGraph, and LangChain is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, with excellent communication and mentoring capabilities.
• This blend of skills will enable you to develop cutting-edge technologies that safeguard financial ecosystems, while supporting your continued professional growth and development within a leading global bank.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• 10–15 years of professional experience in software engineering, application development, and enterprise technology delivery, preferably within Banking, Financial Services, Financial Crime, Risk, Compliance, or Cyber Security domains.
• Proven ability to work in Agile and cross-functional environments , with strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, leadership, communication, governance, and regulatory compliance experience.

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.