Good pay, good benefits, and work-life balance
Good pay, good benefits, and work-life balance
The working environment here at HSBC is known for being pleasant, friendly, and supportive. HSBC values team autonomy, so there isn't a strict policy mandating colleagues to work in the office; instead, it depends on the team culture.
In terms of compensation, pay at HSBC is typically above the market average, and at times, it can even surpass that of some US banks for similar positions. Additionally, HSBC offers generous annual leave entitlements, with 24 days for associates and 30 days for senior grades, along with perks like birthday leave and other benefits.
From a tech perspective, MSS technology reports to the UK headquarters, and there is a strong willingness to invest in technology. For instance, some of our teams are already utilizing cutting-edge technologies like Java 21.
Slow promotion; however, it’s a decent place for senior members who enjoy work-life balance.
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Data Engineer
They are late by 30 minutes, and I was calling HR, but no one answered. I am not happy with this arrangement, so I left the call. A day later, they called me back and said they had already hired another person.
Java Software Developer
Contract position, asked around CV profile-based questions. Then proceeded to Java fundamentals, data structures, and concurrency. Asked scenario-based questions; needed to use an IDE for pair coding.
Web Developer
First online English level, second online technical interview, and online coding test. The interviewers include the team leader, the technical director, and the product manager. The interview questions include "project design" and "technical details"
Data Engineer
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, ChinaFebruary 27, 2025They are late by 30 minutes, and I was calling HR, but no one answered. I am not happy with this arrangement, so I left the call. A day later, they called me back and said they had already hired another person.
Java Software Developer
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaJanuary 2, 2025Contract position, asked around CV profile-based questions. Then proceeded to Java fundamentals, data structures, and concurrency. Asked scenario-based questions; needed to use an IDE for pair coding.
Web Developer
Guangzhou, Guangdong, ChinaJune 23, 2025First online English level, second online technical interview, and online coding test. The interviewers include the team leader, the technical director, and the product manager. The interview questions include "project design" and "technical details"
