Barclays
PlatformEngineeringManagerAPIsandGateway
“Platform Engineering Manager - APIs and Gateway at Barclays. Skills: API Gateway platforms, Public cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, Agile methodologies. Design software. Develop software”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve key business objectives
Industry & Context.
Devise solution strategies; Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought; Comparing and selecting complex alternatives; In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking; Define problems; Develop innovative solutions; Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Designing, implementing, and operating API Gateway platforms (Apigee X / Apigee Hybrid or equivalent) in large-scale, enterprise environments, Public cloud platforms, with hands-on experience in GCP and working knowledge of AWS, Infrastructure as Code and automation using Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps best practices, Leading engineering delivery using Agile methodologies, Partnering effectively with Product Owners to manage backlogs, priorities, and roadmaps, Gitlab
Nice to Have
Experience leading platform migrations or transformations (e. g. , Akana to Apigee, legacy to cloud-native platforms), understanding of API security, governance, lifecycle management, and enterprise integration patterns, Proven ability to provide technical thought leadership, mentor engineers, and drive standardisation across federated teams, Experience working in regulated or financial services environments with focus on risk, compliance, and operational resilience, Harness
What You'll Do.
Deliver high-quality software solutions
Ensure code is scalable
Ensure code is maintainable
Optimize code performance
Define software requirements
Devise solution strategies
Ensure seamless integration
Align with business objectives
Participate in code reviews
Stay informed of technology trends
Contribute to technology communities
Adhere to secure coding practices
Mitigate vulnerabilities
Protect sensitive data
Ensure secure software solutions
Implement unit testing practices
Make recommendations for change
Deliver continuous improvements
Escalate breaches of policies
Define jobs and responsibilities
Plan department's future needs
Plan department's operations
Counsel employees on performance
Contribute to employee pay decisions
Influence department operations
Balance short and long term goals
Ensure budgets meet requirements
Ensure schedules meet requirements
Demonstrate leadership behaviours
Create environment for colleagues to thrive
Deliver to excellent standard
Be a subject matter expert
Guide technical direction
Lead multi-year assignments
Identify need for specialisation
Train less experienced specialists
Guide less experienced specialists
Coach less experienced specialists
Provide information affecting profits
Provide information affecting risks
Provide information affecting decisions
Advise key stakeholders
Advise functional leadership teams
Advise senior management
Demonstrate understanding of organisation functions
Contribute to business goals
Collaborate with work areas
Keep up to speed with business activity
Keep up to speed with business strategies
Adopt outcomes of research
Build trusting relationships
Maintain trusting relationships
Maintain partnerships
Achieve key business objectives
Use influencing skills
Use negotiating skills
Realize strategic platform capabilities
Lead delivery of Apigee X
Lead evolution of Apigee X
Drive platform transformation
Lead delivery of Apigee Hybrid
Lead evolution of Apigee Hybrid
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; Partnering effectively with Product Owners; Collaborate with other areas of work; Build trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Communication Scope
Advise key stakeholders; Advise functional leadership teams; Advise senior management; Influencing skills; Negotiating skills
Process & Methodology
Manage backlogs, Manage priorities, Manage roadmaps, Plan resources, Manage budgets, Manage and maintain policies, Deliver continuous improvements, Plan for the department’s future needs and operations, Balance short and long term goals, Ensure that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements, Lead collaborative, multi-year assignments, Manage and mitigate risks
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