VP, Senior Algo Developer

We are seeking an enthusiastic software developer to join the technology team responsible for the Barclays Options Market Making platform. You will be responsible for development of the Options Market Making strategies. The role requires a hands-on software developer with significant expertise across multiple domains: high volume / low latency transaction processing, design and architecture of resilient platforms, software engineering.  You should demonstrate good understanding and strict adherence to SDLC principals for both enhancements and new development with focus on Agile Development methods. You will also need strong Stewardship ensuring the platform is continually improved in terms of performance, stability, and controls to meet the demands of the business and the regulators complying with the standards set in Barclays Global Electronic Technology policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Core development of our Options Market Making strategies for Hong Kong market followed by expansion into other Asian Markets
• Continuously seek to deliver zero-defect versions on the platform. Perform 2nd line support and knowledge transfer to Prod support teams to ensure smooth releases
• Follow Barclays development standards and Agile development model
• Stakeholder Management and Leadership- work in an agile environment so you will need to witch task, work fast, effectively and respond quickly to the fast-paced environment.
• Good communication with the development and support team in execution of projects and working closely with the Trading desk to develop the strategies.
• Good decision-making and problem-solving  skills as the  role faces a demanding business with firm timelines to meet for client deliveries and requires appropriate risk evaluation
• Troubleshooting complex issues between hardware and software are a key element of the role.
• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

• Experienced in financial markets and applications, including algorithms, market data feeds and API’s, order routing protocols, and the complete front-to-back trading flow.
• 5 years of algorithmic trading experience gained in top tier investment banks.
• Experience in developing options market making strategies
• Experience with high volume environments with demanding needs for low latency.
• Competence in software development with C++ on Linux along with performance profiling tools and techniques. Additionally, Java is a plus.
• Ability to work within a large enterprise cooperatively, to deliver to a specific business desire while enhancing the corporate environment as a whole.
• Experience in developing multithreaded systems and knowledge of thread synchronization techniques.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast paced, time critical team environment
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical and troubleshooting
• Self-motivated; demonstrate problem solving, solution-focused attitude

This role is based in Hong Kong.

You may be assessed on the 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.

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application. Sponsored visas are role and entity specific, and any changes must be reviewed. It is important that you ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times. Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time

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 organization’s 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.

Vice President Expectations

• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
• 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 be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
• Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
• Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
• Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills 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.