Lead Consultant Specialist

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, API, Data Analytics, Deep Learning, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, MLOps tools, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Natural Language Toolkit - NLTK, Python Programming

Job Description

• Develop and maintain our company's LLM application solutions, with a focus on delivering innovative and effective solutions that meet the needs of stakeholders.

• Design application solution architecture for LLM applications
• Implement data preprocessing and integration pipelines for contextual data
• Perform contextual embedding and fine tuning of LLM models
• Conduct prompt engineering, develop prompt exaction flow for LLM apps according to user requirement and technical constraints
• Continuously monitor and improve the performance and accuracy of the LLM system through experimentation, testing, evaluation, and analysis.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and developments in LLM, AI, machine learning, and related fields, and apply these insights to improve our LLM solutions.
• Provide training and support to business users to help them effectively use the LLM solutions.

Requirements

LLM and Data Engineering:

• 3+ years of experience in software development and engineering, experience of LLM application design, prompt engineering, and LLM app implementation will be a plus.

• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience with LLM orchestration frameworks like LangChain or LlamaIndex.
• Experience with NLP algorithms/packages such as embedding, word2vec, NLTK, Gensim, spacy, etc.
• Knowledge of / experience in Vector Database
• Experience with open-source foundation model repositories such as Hugging Face.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Knowledge of / experience in MLOps, Vertex AI in particular 

What additional skills will be good to have?

Solution Architecture:

• Minimum 8 years’ hands on application design or solution architecture experience. Exposure on critical projects related to financial service is preferred

• Solid understanding of key architecture concerns such as availability, scalability, operability, resilience, maintainability and how to ensure that they are delivered as specified
• Knowledge of and experience of the application of modern architecture principles and patterns
• In-depth knowledge in one or more technology domains: digital, mobile, data, analytic, API, micro-services, real-time data processing, workflow and Cloud Computing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong oral, written and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, negotiation, influencing skills and possess logical and critical thinking in architecture.
• Expert level of relevant IT architecture, strategy or solution design experience in delivery role in financial services environment.
• End to end application architecture knowledge with focus on non-functional requirements that are critical in financial service applications.
• Experience in producing architecture best practices, clear choice, guidelines and roadmap documents
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese, Putonghua speaking is an advantage.
• Great sense of ownership and servicing mindset to ensure efficient and effective customer service processes
• Accountable for ensuring the products & services are supported by the right architectures and solutions meet the customer needs.
• Accountable for ensuring the design of the product solutions are cost effective and maintained through the agile development lifecycle, managing the flow of the backlog of design activities.
• Work with Ops Engineers to ensure operational issues (performance, operator intervention, alerting, design defect related issues, etc) are resolved and that any design related issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Convert requirements into actionable product/service requirements that feed Technology solutions development & influence service direction.
• Responsible for ensuring solutions are aligned with the platform architecture and roadmap, group standards and policies and the overall enterprise architecture for their function.
• Degree or above in a technology, engineering or science related disciplines.

About HSBC Technology China

We develop, implement and support software and IT services and processes that allow HSBC to remain at the forefront of high-quality banking systems.

Candidate with less relevant experience or skills may be offered a lower Global Career Band than stated above.