Job Summary
- The Senior Manager, Engineering Analyst - HR will take a leading role in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications and integrations. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of full stack development, combining frontend, backend, API design, and database management to deliver robust enterprise solutions.
- The position demands close collaboration with various stakeholders including business partners, architects, DevOps teams, quality assurance, and product owners to ensure applications meet both functional and non-functional requirements in line with Standard Chartered Bank's engineering standards.
- As a pivotal member of the IT engineering team based in Bangalore, you will contribute to driving digital transformation in Human Resources technology through innovative software solutions that are secure, compliant, and user-centred, fostering a culture of engineering excellence.
- This role offers the opportunity to influence software architecture decisions and lead the development of core HR applications that underpin business effectiveness and employee experience globally.
Key Responsibilities
Core Application Development and Architecture
- Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of web applications and APIs with high availability and security standards.
- Translate complex HR business requirements into scalable, maintainable, and efficient technical solutions that support organisational strategic goals.
- Develop responsive and accessible user interfaces using frameworks such as React or Angular, ensuring consistent user experience across devices.
- Implement robust backend services using Java, Spring Boot, Kotlin, Python, or Go, focusing on modular, microservices-based architecture.
- Engage in architectural discussions to promote best practices, reusability, and adherence to security policies.
- Deliver high-quality code through stringent code review processes and maintain documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing.
- Develop and maintain integration services and RESTful APIs to enable seamless data flow between HR systems and enterprise platforms.
- Manage database design and optimization, ensuring data integrity, quality, and security in relational databases such as MySQL and other SQL platforms.
- Collaborate closely with DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering teams to support automation pipelines, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and performance monitoring.
- Champion engineering excellence by developing automated testing strategies including unit, integration, and regression tests to ensure software quality.
Skills and Experience
Front-End Technologies
- Expertise in React and Angular frameworks for crafting dynamic and responsive web applications.
- Proficient with HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+) standards to create intuitive user interfaces.
Back-End Development Skills
- Strong programming skills in Java with Spring Boot, Kotlin, Python, or Go.
- Experience building microservices architectures and RESTful APIs for scalable and maintainable backend systems.
- Knowledge of secure coding practices including authentication and authorization mechanisms.
API Design & Systems Integration
- Experience designing and developing REST APIs and integration services to support enterprise data exchange.
- Good understanding of system-to-system integration patterns and best practices.
Database & Data Engineering
- Proficient in SQL and experience managing relational databases such as MySQL, ensuring query performance and data accuracy.
- Ability to optimise database design and queries to enhance application efficiency.
DevOps & Software Engineering Practices
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, and Git-based version control systems.
- Commitment to engineering best practices including automated testing, continuous integration, code reviews, and collaborative development workflows.
Motivations
We seek individuals who are genuinely motivated to solve complex business and technical challenges within the HR technology domain. You should thrive in environments where collaborative problem-solving, structured project delivery, and data-driven decision-making are key to creating impactful and measurable results.
You are energized by bridging the gap between innovative technology and business needs, especially in areas involving SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, HR management systems, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and compliance governance. Your drive comes from enhancing user experiences, streamlining processes, supporting confident leadership decisions, and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with organisational governance and standards.
If you are passionate about technology-enabled transformation, continuous learning, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment, you will find this role rewarding and fulfilling.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Professional certifications in relevant technologies or methodologies (e.g., Java, Agile, DevOps) are considered advantageous.
- Proven experience in full stack software development with demonstrated expertise in both frontend and backend technologies.
- Strong understanding of enterprise application architecture, microservices, and API design principles.
- Experience in working with Agile development methodologies and tools.
- Knowledge of security best practices, including authentication and authorization mechanisms within software applications.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across diverse geographies and cultures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
About Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered is a distinguished international bank with a rich history spanning over 170 years. Our global presence and combined agility empower us to make a meaningful difference for our clients, communities, and colleagues around the world.
We challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and continuously seek growth opportunities. Being part of Standard Chartered means joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where diverse talents thrive and contribute to our shared success.
Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our brand promise to 'be here for good' is demonstrated daily through how we uphold our valued behaviours:
- Do the right thing: Act with integrity, assertiveness, and client-centric focus.
- Never settle: Pursue continuous improvement, innovation and simplicity.
- Better together: Foster collaboration, inclusivity and respect, building long-term relationships.
We value the unique perspectives and talents of our colleagues and support their development to help realise their full potential.
What we offer
Competitive remuneration package aligned with industry standards, underpinned by our Fair Pay Charter to ensure equitable pay practices.
- Comprehensive retirement benefits, medical coverage, and life insurance funded by the bank, along with flexible voluntary benefits tailored to local provisions.
- Generous paid time off including annual leave, extended parental leave benefits (up to 20 weeks maternity leave), sabbaticals, and paid volunteering days.
- Flexible working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance, including hybrid office and remote work options depending on role requirements.
- Proactive wellbeing initiatives including access to Unmind digital wellbeing platform, resilience development programmes, employee assistance programmes, mental health first aid support, and other wellness resources.
- A learning culture that encourages continuous professional development through access to diverse physical, virtual, and digital training opportunities.
- Inclusion in a values-driven organisation committed to diversity, equity, and creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed.