Standard Chartered-posted 5 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Bangalore, IN
1,001-5,000 employees
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

The position involves overseeing the execution of functional standards and best practices while providing technical assistance to Chapter members. The role is focused on capability building rather than owning applications or delivery. Responsibilities include designing and developing advanced Android applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing best practices for mobile application development, conducting code reviews, and optimizing application performance. The position also emphasizes building a culture of engineering excellence, managing business partner expectations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Oversees the execution of functional standards and best practices and provides technical assistance to Chapter members.
  • Responsible for the quality of the code repository where applicable.
  • Acts as a conduit for the wider domain strategy, for example technical standards.
  • Prioritizes and makes available capacity for technical debt.
  • Designs and develops advanced Android applications for smartphones and tablets, from concept to deployment.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and objectives.
  • Translates design specifications and wireframes into high-quality code, ensuring compatibility across multiple devices and screen sizes.
  • Implements best practices for mobile application development, including code optimization, performance tuning, security, and memory management.
  • Writes clean, maintainable, and testable code, following coding standards and architectural principles.
  • Conducts code reviews, provides constructive feedback, and mentors junior team members to ensure code quality and consistency.
  • Optimizes application performance, reliability, and security through continuous testing, debugging, and refactoring.
  • Stays updated on the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in Android development, sharing knowledge and insights with the team.
  • Collaborates with backend engineers to integrate mobile applications with server-side APIs and services.
  • Supports the app release process, including beta testing, app store submissions, and version control.
  • Builds and fosters a design engineering excellence culture through leadership and direction.
  • Provides thought leadership on the competitive landscape and market trends to make informed product decisions.
  • Develops apps with scalability and performance in mind.
  • Drives a modern approach to engineering excellence, ensuring fast, frequent, and high-quality value delivery.
  • Empowers engineers with the right tools and practices to improve SDLC process efficiency.
  • Establishes and maintains effective governance processes including training, advice, and support.
  • Experience in global diverse organization in building overall capability and technical expertise for last 6+ years.
  • Leads minimum of few tasks for 1-2 initiatives in the Hive.
  • Working towards becoming app Android SME.
  • Overall experience of 6+ years and has done agile people leader roles in the past.
  • Ability to articulate the overall vision for the Chapters and ensure upskilling of the organization holistically.
  • Experience in identifying skill gaps and mitigate risks to deliverables.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of experience in Android development, with a strong portfolio of Android applications.
  • Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin programming languages, with a deep understanding of Android SDK, APIs, and frameworks.
  • Experience with Android Studio, Git, and other development tools.
  • Strong understanding of mobile app architecture, design patterns (e.g., MVP, MVVM), and best practices.
  • Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and ability to collaborate effectively with designers.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and other web technologies for data exchange.
  • Solid understanding of mobile app performance optimization techniques and tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  • Experience with cross-platform development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter) is a plus.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or participation in developer communities is a plus.
  • 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).
  • Flexible working options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.
  • Proactive wellbeing support through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform.
  • A continuous learning culture to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill.
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