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The current Software Engineering portfolio includes DevOps and Engineering Platforms, Messaging Platforms, database and operating system platforms, container and automation platforms, Service Bench, SC-IDP, API and batch platforms, Observability and engineering practices\nSet and execute the enterprise Software Engineering strategy, defining the target state, engineering principles, standards and multi-year roadmap aligned to the CIO Technology & Architecture strategy.\nOwn and modernise critical enterprise engineering platforms and capabilities, driving simplification, standardisation, automation, lifecycle management and reduction of technical debt across the engineering estate.\nDrive engineering excellence and developer productivity through modern software engineering practices, DevSecOps, CI/CD, automation, self-service platforms, reusable engineering capabilities and consistent SDLC standards. The organisation has previously driven enterprise engineering capabilities including Azure DevOps, Service Bench, SC-IDP, API Platform and E-SDLC.\nEnsure resilience, security and operational excellence of foundational engineering services through strong architecture, observability, reliability engineering, capacity management, recoverability and disciplined technology lifecycle management.\nLead the Bank’s engineering transformation, accelerating adoption of modern application platforms, containers, APIs, automation and AI-enabled engineering while simplifying legacy technologies and engineering practices.\nEstablish and govern enterprise engineering standards and measures, creating transparency of engineering quality, delivery effectiveness, reliability, risk and technology health.\nOwn the technology risk and control environment for the Software Engineering portfolio, ensuring adherence to architecture, cyber security, operational resilience, regulatory and technology risk requirements, with timely remediation and escalation of material risks.\n\nDigital Channels: Lead the strategy, modernisation and resilience of digital channel and application platforms, enabling secure, scalable and consistent experiences.\nIncident & Service Management: Own major incident and service management outcomes, driving rapid recovery, root-cause remediation and sustained improvement in platform reliability.\nEngineering Capability: Own the Engineering Academy, technical learning pathways, accreditation and communities of practice to systematically build, upskill and reskill engineering talent.\nPartner across the enterprise with CIOs, Architecture, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Risk and other technology leaders to ensure common engineering platforms meet enterprise requirements and enable major transformation programmes.\nLead, inspire and develop a high-performing global engineering organisation, attracting and retaining critical technical talent, strengthening senior engineering leadership, building succession pipelines and creating a culture of ownership, innovation, inclusion and continuous improvement.\nManage investment and resources effectively, ensuring engineering capacity and technology investment are prioritised toward the highest-value outcomes while improving efficiency, productivity and long-term sustainability.\nPeople and Talent\nBuild and lead a high-performing global organisation spanning platform engineering, software engineering, DevOps, reliability and engineering practices.\nDevelop strong engineering leaders and senior technical talent, including Principal and Distinguished Engineer capability.\nStrengthen succession pipelines and critical engineering skills.\nFoster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, inclusion, continuous learning and enterprise ownership.\nBuild early-career and diverse engineering pipelines\nSkills and Experience\nMust-have Skills\nSoftware Engineering\nSoftware Development\nApplication Delivery Process\nOther Skills\nEmerging Technologies\nExecutive Transformation Leadership\nDigital Transformation\nGenAI Software Development\nDevOps\nSDLC\nIncident management\nAction Oriented\nCollaborates\nDevelops Talent\nDrives Vision and Purpose\nInstils Trust\nCourage\nDecision Quality\nNimble Learning\nOur Ideal Candidate\nKey Experiences\nSignificant experience leading large, globally distributed software engineering and platform engineering organisations within a complex enterprise environment.\nProven track record defining and executing enterprise-wide software engineering strategy, including engineering standards, target-state platforms and multi-year transformation roadmaps.\nExtensive experience leading large-scale technology modernisation and simplification, including platform rationalisation, legacy remediation, technical debt reduction and adoption of modern engineering practices.\nDemonstrated leadership across enterprise engineering platforms, including DevSecOps, application/runtime platforms, containers, databases, operating systems, APIs, messaging, observability, automation and developer tooling.\nProven experience improving engineering excellence, developer productivity, resilience and software delivery effectiveness through common platforms, standards, automation and measurable engineering practices.\nStrong experience managing technology risk, cyber security, operational resilience and controls within a highly regulated environment.\nDemonstrated ability to influence and partner with CIO/MD-level stakeholders, Architecture, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Risk and business technology teams on enterprise-wide priorities.\nProven ability to build, inspire and develop senior engineering leaders and deep technical talent, including strong succession and capability pipelines.\nExperience managing significant technology investment, strategic vendors and engineering capacity while balancing innovation, resilience, risk, cost and business outcomes.\nCertifications / Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.\nRelevant senior-level certifications in Cloud, Architecture, Cyber Security, DevOps or Technology Management are advantageous but not mandatory.\nLanguages\nBusiness Communication: Advanced / Fluent, with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence senior executives, technical leaders and globally distributed teams.\nAdditional languages are beneficial for a global role but not essential.\nAbout Standard Chartered\nWe're a global bank connecting clients to our differentiated network, offering growth opportunities in the world's most dynamic markets. Our strategy, which combines cross-border capabilities and leading wealth management expertise, helps us deliver our purpose - to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity.\nOver our 170-year history, and across a unique geographical footprint connecting Asia, Africa and the Middle East to each other and the world, we've built a bank like no other, with diverse capabilities and partnerships that set us apart.\nWhat We Offer\nBeing part of an inclusive and values driven organisation, one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions, and geographies.\nIn line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.\nCore bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance, with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.\n Time-off including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and 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