JOB SUMMARY

The ‘Chapter Lead, Fullstack – Java/Spring – WRB Tech’ is a hands on developer role focussing on development of Java and Spring based APIs on the server side, front end components using web technologies. The role is also accountable for people management and capability development of their Chapter members. The responsibilities in detail are:
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy

• Define Java and Spring based “chassis” for development of backend components including re-usable APIs
• Establish a catalogue of user interface components, drive standardization of user interfaces, proactively identify re-usable user interface assets and establish a delivery plan for re-usable assets.
• Establish CI/CD pipeline for web development & web content management including associated processes
• Establish a roadmap for convergence of backend and front end components to a standardized micro services and API model
• Oversees the execution of functional standards and best practices and provide technical assistance to the members of their Chapter.
• Responsible for the quality of the code repository where applicable.
• Acts as a conduit for the wider domain strategy, for example technical standards.
• Prioritises and makes available capacity for technical debt.
• This role is around capability building, it is not to own applications or delivery.

Business 

• Experienced practitioner and hands on contribution to the squad delivery for their craft (Eg. Engineering).
• Responsible for balancing skills and capabilities across teams (squads) and hives in partnership with the Chief Product Owner, Hive Tech Lead & Hive Leadership, and in alignment with the fixed capacity model.
• Responsible to evolve the craft towards improving automation, simplification and innovative use of latest market trends.

​​​​​​​Processes

• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, front-end developers, and back-end engineers to deliver cohesive and integrated software solutions.
• Adopt and embed the Change Delivery Standards throughout the lifecycle of the product / service.
• Ensure role, job descriptions and expectations are clearly set and periodic feedback provided to the entire team.
• Follows the chapter operating model to ensure a system exists to continue to build capability and performance of the chapter.
• Chapter Lead may vary based upon the specific chapter domain its leading.

People & Talent

• Collaborate with UX/UI designers, front-end developers, and back-end engineers to deliver cohesive and integrated software solutions.
• Accountable for people management and capability development of their Chapter members.
• Reviews metrics on capabilities and performance across their area, has improvement backlog for their Chapters and drives continual improvement of their chapter.
• Focuses on the development of people and capabilities as the highest priority.

Risk Management

• Responsible for effective capacity risk management across the Chapter with regards to attrition and leave plans.
• Ensures the chapter follows the standards with respect to risk management as applicable to their chapter domain.
• Adheres to common practices to mitigate risk in their respective domain.

Governance

• Ensure all artefacts and assurance deliverables are as per the required standards and policies (e.g., SCB Governance Standards, ESDLC etc.).
• Regulatory & Business Conduct
• Ensure a comprehensive understanding of and adherence to local banking laws, anti-money laundering regulations, and other compliance mandates.
• Conduct business activities with a commitment to legal and regulatory compliance, fostering an environment of trust and respect.

Key Stakeholders

• Chapter Area Lead
• Sub domain Tech Lead
• Business Product Owner
• Domain architect
• Hive Lead

Other Responsibilities

• Champion the company's broader mission and values, integrating them into daily operations and team ethos.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as necessary, ensuring they contribute to the organisation's strategic aims and adhere to Group and other Relevant policies.

​​​​​​​Qualification

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a comprehensive background in full-stack development.
• 6+ years of experience in software development with at least 3 years focused on full-stack projects involving Java and Spring frameworks.
• Expertise in JVM internals, garbage collection models, heap analysis and performance engineering of Java applications.
• Demonstrable experience with front-end development, including proficiency with JavaScript, CSS3, and HTML5, and frameworks like Angular or React, working knowledge of GraphQL and Backend for Front end (BFF) pattern is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and experience with both SQL (like MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (like MongoDB).
• Working knowledge of API security, TLS certificates and Identity and access management.
• Strong version control skills using tools like Git, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of code quality through reviews and automated tests.
• Exceptional communication and team-building skills, with the capacity to mentor developers, facilitate technical skill growth, and align team efforts with strategic objectives.
• Ability to lead in dynamic, iterative development environments.

Role Specific Technical Competencies

• Java, Spring, Javascript, HTML CSS3
• CI/CD – Git, Jenkins, Azure DevOps
• Database Management
• Containerization – Kubernetes, Podman, Docker

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we:

• Do the right thing and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do
• Never settle, continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well
• Are better together, we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

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.