VP : ACPR Senior Engineer (107179)

Purpose of the role

To  lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions, driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives. 

Accountabilities

• Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project goals and meet organizational objectives.
• Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management and task prioritization to ensure the successful delivery of solutions within scope, time, and budget.
• Mentor and support team members' professional growth, conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluation and enhancement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimize team productivity.
• Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development.
• Enforcement of technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

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.

Join us as an ACPR Senior Engineer at Barclays, where you will spearhead the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines, driving innovation and operational excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to build and manage robust, scalable and secure infrastructure, ensuring seamless delivery of our digital solutions.  

To be successful as an ACPR - Avaloq Container Platform Reference Senior Engineer, you should have experience with:

• Customize and implement containerized applications using OpenShift platform. 
• Develop automation scripts and tools for deploying, managing, and monitoring applications on OpenShift. 
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to optimize application deployment pipelines. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to containerized applications and OpenShift platform. 
• Ensure security and compliance standards are met in containerized environments. 
• Continuously evaluate and implement best practices for container orchestration and management. 
• Provide guidance and support to development teams on using OpenShift effectively. 
• Stay updated on latest trends and technologies in containerization and cloud-native development. 
• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications using OpenShift. 
• Strong proficiency in container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. 
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Chef. 
• Solid understanding of cloud computing principles and architectures. 
• Excellent scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash). 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

 Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Certification in OpenShift administration or development.
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging solutions for containerized environments (e.g., Prometheus, ELK stack).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

You may be assessed on 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.

The role is based out of Pune.