Job Description
Join us as an API Development Lead at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence
You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences
As a part of team of developers, you will deliver technology stack, using strong analytical and problem solving skills to understand the business requirements and deliver quality solutions
To be successful as an API Development Lead you should have experience with:
Basic/ Essential Qualifications
A deep understanding of core Java concepts, modern frameworks and best practices for building scalable, maintainable and high-performant applications
Strong technical acumen with the ability to quickly understand complex systems, troubleshoot issues and apply sound engineering principles to solve problems
Strong Hands-on experience in the following Framework Spring, Hibernate, UI Technologies REACT, Javascript
Good understanding and working experience on AWS development and deployment
A proactive learner who stays up to date with new technologies and continuously seeks to improve his/her skills and understanding
Acting as a Java SME for the development team
Leading the design process of building and evolving the service tier of the Data Platform
Design experience across multiple programs where individual has technically led the development
Managing development issues and escalating them when appropriate
Undertaking code reviews and providing suggestions/improvements in the code
Promote technical best practices
Ensuring all the resiliency, security and operational readiness requirements are met
Worked in Financial services domain
Some Other Highly Valued Skills Includes
Proven ability to design and develop enterprise level software solutions using tools and techniques such as Source Control, Build Tools (e
g Maven), TDD, Jenkins, JMS, ECS, Kubernetes, Docker etc Experience of mentoring team members
You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills
This role is based out of Pune
Purpose of the role
To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues
Accountabilities
Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools
Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organizations technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth
Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions
Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability
Assistant Vice President Expectations
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function
Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard
The four LEAD behaviours are: L Listen and be authentic, E Energise and inspire, A Align across the enterprise, D Develop others
OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments
They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc)
to solve problems creatively and effectively
Communicate complex information
'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right
They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge and Drive the operating manual for how we behave
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Job Classification
Industry: Financial Services
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Head - Engineering
Employement Type: Full time
Contact Details:
Company: Barclays
Location(s): Pune
Keyskills:
spring
react.js
maven
hibernate
ui technologies
core java programming
javascript