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practices\nMaintain strict adherence to eSDLC processes, ensuring high-quality engineering outputs and predictable delivery\nPromote safe delivery through proper documentation, change management, and quality assurance practices\nGovernance\nAddress tech compliance (ESDLC) requirements through the delivery lifecycle (design reviews, security reviews, SAT, OAT, etc.) with support from HTL(Hive Tech Lead) / PO / CPO (Chief Product Owner)\nEnsure compliance with regulatory, operational, and enterprise governance standards across all engineering work\nSupport audits, oversight reviews, and risk committees with accurate and timely reporting\nDrive adherence to engineering governance frameworks, including architecture governance, risk controls, security requirements, and delivery standards\nContribute to and participate in governance forums to represent engineering delivery health, risks, and strategic needs\nEvaluates & refines AI-generated requirements / technical artefacts, ensuring strategic alignment, feasibility, & adherence to standards.\nSkills and Experience\nMust-have Skills\nProgramming/ Scripting\nDatabase Development\nSecurity Fundamentals\nOperating Systems\nNetwork Fundamentals\nPrompt Engineering\nContext Engineering\nCritical Thinking\nSystems Design & Architecture thinking\nAI Augmented Problem Solving & Workflow Design\nOther Technical Skills\nDevOps\nAPI Development\nWeb Security\nTesting\nHuman Skills\nGrows Self (Everyone)\nGrows Others (People Leaders)\nGrows Bank (Enterprise Leaders)\nAbout Standard Chartered\nWe're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. 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