Vice president - Engineering Lead Java Credit Algo Trade

Job Description

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

• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
• 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 be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions..
• 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.

Join us as a Vice president - Engineering Lead, Credit Algo Trade at Barclays, where you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of location strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Vice president - Engineering Lead, Credit Algo Trade​, you should have experience with:    

• Core Java • Demonstrated expertise in core Java concepts including multi-threading, garbage collection, data structures, and object-oriented programming principles. Proven track record in developing low-latency, high-throughput applications with optimized performance through advanced memory management, thread optimization, and strategic data structure implementation.
• Legacy System Modernization • Proven ability to rapidly analyze and comprehend legacy application codebases with minimal guidance. Skilled in architecting modernized solutions leveraging industry-standard design patterns and best practices to enhance maintainability and scalability.
• Spring Framework • Proficient in Spring Boot development with comprehensive understanding of Spring Core principles and dependency injection patterns.
• Messaging & Middleware Technologies • Hands-on experience with JMS and enterprise messaging platforms, including Solace and Kafka, for building robust asynchronous communication systems.
• DevOps & Build Tools • Strong proficiency in containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and build automation tools (Gradle, Maven).
• Unix/Linux • Solid command-line proficiency with Unix-based systems and shell scripting capabilities.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to establish technical requirements, architect scalable solutions, and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Code Quality & Knowledge Transfer: Actively engage in peer code reviews, champion best practices, and cultivate a collaborative environment that prioritizes code excellence and continuous learning.
• Technical Innovation & Thought Leadership: Maintain current knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends while contributing to internal technical communities to drive innovation and professional development.
• Security-First Development: Apply secure coding standards and practices to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, safeguard sensitive data, and deliver robust, security-compliant solutions.
• Quality Assurance & Testing: Design and implement comprehensive unit testing strategies to ensure code maintainability, readability, and reliability across all deliverables