Job description

WebSphere MQ SME – Wholesale IT

Big Bank Funding. FinTech Thinking.

Our technology teams in the UK work closely with HSBC’s global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world, to bank quickly, simply and securely. We also run and manage our IT infrastructure, data centres and core banking systems that power the world’s leading international bank.

Our multi-disciplined teams include: DevOps engineers, IT architects, front and back end developers, infrastructure specialists, cyber experts, as well as project and programme managers.

 We work in small, agile DevOps teams with colleagues around the world.

 Following extensive investment across our Technology and Digital domains, we are currently seeking a number of experienced WebSphere MQ SME to join HSBC Technology.

The WebSphere MQ SME sits within the Infrastructure Delivery Team for e-channels in the CMB Business Area and reports to a UK-based Technical Team Lead and Infrastructure Delivery Manager.

The role is a Technical SME in Websphere MQ Administration and associated technologies on distributed platforms. This will include setting application server strategy and working very closely with the Global Middleware Practise to deliver application server infrastructure for the business. Detailed design, installation, configuration and maintenance of the MQ infrastructure ensuring operational quality and efficiency. The role will also involve working closely with engineers based around world and may involve some travel.

What you will be doing;

• Installation, configuration and troubleshooting of WebSphere MQ
• Build of MQ objects across multiple platforms
• Build development environments and provide support during application development.
• Build production systems and provide support through to go live
• Provide documentation for production support
• Delivery if projects  to deadlines
• Flexible in terms of the hours covered to work with other entities around the group and to join the engineers on call out rotas.
• Be able to hold technical discussions with colleagues around the organisation and provide managerial updates
• Mentoring less experienced engineers

Requirements

What you will bring to the role; 

To be successful in this role you should have proven experience within the Technology sector with knowledge of;

• IBM certified MQ desirable
• End to end systems architecture (SSL, networking, messaging, operating system)
• A sound understanding and working knowledge of HSBC processes (change management, ITSA, access management, tooling, data security, etc)
• DevOps principles for efficient delivery
• Mentoring and supporting colleagues
• Infrastructure design and architecture – collaboration with Solution Architect and Lead Developers
• Experience of delivering enterprise scale infrastructure to aggressive timescales and targets
• Planning multiple work streams, delegating and coordinating amongst colleagues
• Reporting to senior stakeholders

This role can be based in any of our main locations including; London, Sheffield and Birmingham, some travel may be required.

Come Power a Business that Defines How to Power the World

As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term health condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Within the work place you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.  HSBC has in place processes in order to avoid nepotism, which means to avoid creating circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.

We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.