Software Engineer

Job Title : Software Engineer
Location: Pune

About Barclays
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.

Risk and Control Objective

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you do

Working Flexibly

We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs. Whether you have family commitments or you’re a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life.  If you would like some flexibility, then please discuss this with the hiring manager, and your request will be reviewed subject to business needs.

Hybrid Working 

Structured hybrid role:    
At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends the positives of working alongside colleagues at our onsite locations, together with working from home.  We have a structured approach where colleagues work at an onsite location on fixed, ‘anchor’, days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area (or nearest equivalent if working part-time hours). Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business.

Introduction:

We are seeking a seasoned data and software engineering professional to lead our engineering efforts across multiple areas within our Corporate data ecosystem, including ETL, Operational & MI Reporting, Real-time data integrations, Cloud (AWS), and Data Science & Analytics. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading engineering teams and delivering high-quality, scalable data solutions.

What will you be doing?

•    Lead a team of data and software engineers to design, develop, and maintain data-related applications and systems.
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architecture, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders, to identify and prioritize engineering initiatives.
•    Drive the development of ETL pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and integration.
•    Oversee the implementation of Operational & MI Reporting solutions that enable data-driven decision-making.
•    Lead the design and development of Real-time data integration solutions for streaming data applications.
•    Guide the development of data solutions on AWS cloud platforms, leveraging relevant services and best practices.
•    Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the engineering team to continuously improve data solutions.
•    Oversee the integration of data solutions within the organization's broader technology landscape.
•    Implement and maintain data security and privacy measures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
•    Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and expertise in data and software engineering.
•    Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in data and software engineering, particularly within the data domain.
•    Establish and maintain effective collaboration with external partners and vendors to deliver data solutions.
•    Oversee the design and implementation of data storage and data management solutions.
•    Lead the integration of data solutions with other technologies, such as machine learning and AI platforms.
•    Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team through retrospectives and knowledge-sharing sessions.
•    Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data and software engineering processes and procedures.
•    Drive the adoption of DevOps practices within the engineering team to ensure efficient and effective development and deployment of data solutions.
•    Oversee the monitoring and maintenance of data solutions to ensure optimal performance and availability.
•    Lead the design and implementation of solutions for data quality management and data governance.
•    Foster a culture of innovation within the engineering team to explore new technologies and methodologies to enhance data solutions

Product Management and compliance to processes 
•    Participate in Roadmap planning, Backlog creation and Prioritization with Product Owners and Stakeholders.
•    Resource management across Product PODs.
•    Explore metrics across the product, collaborate with Tech Lead and Team Lead to derive team performance.
•    Provide product management information to the Product owner.
•    Mentoring junior team members
•    Raise and manage risks and issues in a timely manner in adherence to relevant standards
•    Be able to provide multiple solutions and have the ability to choose the best course of action weighing up various factors that should be taken into consideration 

What we’re looking for:

•    Experienced in Complex Deliveries
•    Strong communication skills – ability to communicate in a clear and concise fashion
•    Self-motivated and results focused
•    Ability to meet/exceed targets and work under pressure to achieve migration targets.
•    Minimum educational qualification required for this role is Bachelors

Skills that will help you in the role:

•    Proven experience leading data and software engineering teams, delivering high-quality, scalable data solutions.
•    Strong understanding of data engineering, data curation, and data consumption processes.
•    Expertise in designing and implementing ETL pipelines using Ab Initio for data ingestion, transformation, and integration.
•    Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java for developing data solutions.
•    In-depth knowledge of data-related technologies, including data storage, data management, and data integration solutions.
•    Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, for developing and deploying data solutions.
•    Strong understanding of data security and privacy measures, including compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
•    Experience with data quality management and data governance frameworks.
•    Proficiency in using data analysis and data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI.
•    Expertise in designing and implementing real-time data integration solutions for streaming data applications.
•    Experience with machine learning and AI platforms, and their integration with data solutions.
•    Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and techniques.
•    Proficiency in using databases, including relational and NoSQL databases.
•    Experience with data APIs and data integrations with external systems and services.
•    Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex data issues.
•    Experience with DevOps practices and tools for efficient development and deployment of data solutions.
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
•    Proven ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
•    Experience with agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban, for managing data engineering projects.
•    Strong understanding of data architecture principles and patterns, including distributed systems and big data architectures.
•    Strong leadership and communication skills 
•    Experience communicating technical projects to non-technical stakeholders 
•    An understanding of contemporary distributed software development, including:
o    Microservice / API-oriented architectures
o    Cloud
o    Python
o    Data Engineering & Visualization         
•    Strong knowledge or experience leading applications based on:
o    OOP concept, System Design (Microservices)
o    RESTful APIs implementation (Java Spring framework)
o    Cloud based Ecosystem (AWS) / APaaS
o    API security aspects (Gateways)
o    Advanced CI/CD principles awareness
o    Databases – Both Traditional Relational DBMS & NoSQL (MongoDB)
•    Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write and present a range of written materials (presentations, briefings, reports) and to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels in various global locations        
•    Experience working in an Agile environment

Where will you be working?
Pune


Be More at Barclays
At Barclays, each day is about being more – as a professional, and as a person. ‘Be More @ Barclays’ represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It’s the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and Be More Valued for who you are.
Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details.

Purpose, Values and Mindset
We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.

Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.

Respect
We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.
Service
We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.
Excellence
We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.
Stewardship
We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.
Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Empower 
Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure.
Challenge
Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints.
Drive
Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done.

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