Step into the role of Equity Fund Structured (EFS) Direct Developer at Barclays, where you'll lead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will utilize cutting-edge technology to enhance our digital offerings, ensuring exceptional customer experiences. This role involves activities related to designing, developing, testing, deploying, supporting, and maintaining a transformational project with high visibility. The initiative leverages a modern tech stack, offering a significant impact opportunity.
To succeed as an EFS Direct Developer, you should have experience with:
* Equity Derivatives technology (preferred)
* Core Java and software development best practices, including OO design, collections, multithreading, and automated testing
* Programming in C++ and Python
* Front office experience
* Ownership and accountability in a team environment, collaborating with IT/business teams and supporting roles
Additional valued skills include:
* Messaging (e.g., JMS, IBM MQ) and container (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) technologies
* Experience with pricing/risk platforms or high-performance systems
* Experience working in global teams using Agile methodologies with tools like Git, Jira, and Confluence
* Experience in quantitative investment strategies or structured products
* Cross-platform development (Windows/Linux)
This role is based in London and may involve assessments on technical skills, risk management, change management, strategic thinking, and digital technology expertise.
Purpose of the role
To design, develop, and improve software that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for customers and colleagues.
Accountabilities
* Deliver high-quality, scalable, maintainable, and performance-optimized software solutions
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
* Participate in code reviews and promote technical excellence
* Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technology communities
* Follow secure coding practices and implement effective unit testing
Vice President Expectations
* Contribute to strategy, requirements, and policy development; manage resources and budgets; drive continuous improvement
* If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and oversee performance and development
* Demonstrate leadership behaviors to foster a thriving environment, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others
* Guide technical direction and lead multi-year projects, mentoring less experienced staff
* Advise stakeholders and manage risks, ensuring controls and governance
* Collaborate across functions to align with business strategies
* Develop solutions through analytical and innovative thinking, leveraging research and complex analysis
* Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, using influencing skills to achieve objectives
All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays' values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—and the Barclays Mindset—Empower, Challenge, Drive.
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