Lead Java Developer - Trade Platforms - VP

Embark on a transformative journey as a Lead Java Developer - Trade Platforms - Vice President. At Barclays, our vision is clear –to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. As a Barclays Lead Java Developer - Trade Platforms - Vice President, you will be responsible for executing transformational initiatives that help Markets Sales realize aggressive client growth targets. As a Senior Sales Technology Lead, the candidate will be accountable for delivery of technology solutions for Sales/Trading RFQ interactions, Trade Capture / Affirmation, persistence for MiFid requirements and Client Confirms generation in partnership with trading technology teams across multiple asset classes. The person will also be responsible for interacting with the Markets Sales users in front-office from time to time to understand issues/feedback and incorporate the same in developing solutions. With a heavy emphasis on both technical and communication skills, the candidate will be expected to deliver robust design and technical solutions in a controlled, transparent and actively risk managed fashion.

To be successful as a Lead Java Developer - Trade Platforms - Vice President , you should:

• Expertise in Java development, extensive knowledge of and experience with Java (8 or higher)

• Experience in Spring Boot, Maven, JUnit.

• Continuous integration TeamCity or Jenkins.

• Source code version control (GIT) and issue tracking (JIRA). Proficiency with Kafka.

• Container technologies, and Cloud (AWS) based services and messaging protocols.

Other highly valued skills include:(Max 5 Bullets Preferred Skills)

• Financial industry experience, knowledge of Fixed Income products (Prior experience with Structuring / Pre-Trade / Post-Trade capture, workflow, processing and associated life-cycling will be plus)

• Proficiency in requirements analysis and software design; Experience investigating production incidents with priority with a view to restore the services ASAP

• Basic knowledge of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles to collaborate effectively with UI team

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse individuals and global teams

• Technology / Engineering degree

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.

Vice President Expectations

• 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.