AVP Full Stack Developer

Embark on a transformative journey as an AVP Full Stack Developer.  At Barclays, our vision is clear –to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions that will help define and drive Barclays’ vision to simplify and improve processes. This role will provide the opportunity to contribute to a highly innovated IT area which will bring value to how we do business and manage risk in Market Risk. Be part of a team that is expanding to multiple stripes of Market Risk to simplify the processes within Wholesale Credit Risk and Credit Risk.

To be successful as an AVP Full Stack Developer, you should:

• Have a considerable foundation in programming languages like Python, Java, .NET, and Angular.

• Have working knowledge of relational databases and be able to work as a full stack developer.

• Participate in design discussions and work the lead , scrum master and other colleagues to deliver robust solutions within committed deadlines.

• Be able to collaborate with team members, write clear documentation, and communicate complex technical ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Have problem solving skills to think critically and solve complex problems by practicing coding challenges and contributing to real-world projects.

Other highly valued skills include:

• Being adaptable and quickly learn to new technologies, tools and frameworks.

• Be able to effectively prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload when working on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Be focused on customer needs by understanding user needs and how your software solutions impact the end-user experience, leading to better product design and functionality.

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.

This role is located in Whippany, New Jersey.

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.

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.