FX
FX-SoftwareEngineer-AVP
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“FX - Software Engineer - AVP at FX. Skills: software design, software development, code quality, collaboration, risk management. Design, develop and improve software. Utilize various engineering methodologies”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver on work that impacts the whole business function; deliver to a consistently excellent standard; achieve required outcomes; strengthen controls
Industry & Context.
Devise solution strategies; Solve problems creatively and effectively; Support the resolution of escalated issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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., 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.
Nice to Have
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 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.
What You'll Do.
develop and improve software
Utilize various engineering methodologies
and technology capabilities
Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions
Ensure code is scalable
and optimized for performance
Define software requirements
Devise solution strategies
Ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
Participate in code reviews
Promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations
Actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities
Adhere to secure coding practices
Implement effective unit testing practices
Advise and influence decision making
Contribute to policy development
Take responsibility for operational effectiveness
Lead a team performing complex tasks
Set objectives and coach employees
Determine reward outcomes
Lead collaborative assignments
Guide team members through structured assignments
Identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation
Identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects
Consult on complex providing advice to People Leaders
Support the resolution of escalated issues
Identify ways to mitigate risk
Develop new policies/procedures
Take ownership for managing risk
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas
Collaborate with other areas of work
Keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy
Engage in complex analysis of data
Solve problems creatively and effectively
Communicate complex information
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions; Lead a team performing complex tasks; Set objectives and coach employees; 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.; 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.; Consult on complex providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.; 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.; Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information; Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
Process & Methodology
Devise solution strategies, Lead a team performing complex tasks, Set objectives and coach employees, Lead collaborative assignments, Guide team members through structured assignments, Identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, Identify ways to mitigate risk, Develop new policies/procedures, Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls
Full Job Description
# **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. **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
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