Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

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Your career opportunity

As a Senior Software Engineer within HSBC’s Global Debt Markets (GDM) IT team, you will play a key role in developing and supporting the Falcon UI platform - an advanced trading and risk application framework built on HTML5 and React. This platform underpins the GDM Trader Desktop and is central to the front-office technology landscape, supporting functions such as risk management, trade booking, electronic trading, and market making.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable solutions that enable intraday pricing workflows and risk/hedge sourcing capabilities. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, strong collaboration with global stakeholders, and a deep understanding of both functional and architectural aspects of trading systems. You will contribute to building low-latency, resilient applications that reduce maintenance overhead and support growing business volumes.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement are valued. You’ll be part of a team that emphasizes transparency, respect, and work-life balance, with clear strategic direction and strong managerial support.

What you’ll do

• Develop and enhance features using Scala and React within the Falcon stack.

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support rapid deployment cycles.

• Provide Level 2/3 support on a rotational basis for trading applications.

• Collaborate with global stakeholders including BAs, PMs, and support teams.

• Build scalable, low-latency systems to support increasing trading volumes.

• Ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction across trading desks.

• Maintain compliance with internal controls and external regulations.

• Stay current with business practices and system capabilities.

What you need to have to succeed in this role

• Strong proficiency in either Java or Scala with proven 5+ years of experience building multi-tiered enterprise applications.

• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence).

• Excellent communication skills; able to perform some BA tasks.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Ownership mentality across the full SDLC, from design to support.

• Team-oriented with experience in fast-paced technical environments.

• Understanding of trading workflows and risk/pricing systems is a plus.

• Willingness to lead and guide junior members of the team.

Nice to have

• Experience with JavaScript/React.js

• Hands on MongoDB or PostgreSQL

What we offer

• Competitive salary

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Additional bonuses for recognition awards

• Multisport card

• Private medical care

• Life insurance

• One-time reimbursement of home office set-up (up to 800 PLN).

• Corporate parties & events

• CSR initiatives

• Nursery discounts

• Financial support with trainings and education

• Social fund

• Flexible working hours

• Free parking

If your CV meets our criteria, you should expect the following steps in the recruitment process:

• Online behavioural test

• Telephone screen

• Zoom interview with the hiring manager

We are looking to hire as soon as possible so don’t wait and apply now!

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