Barclays
SoftwareDesigner
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Software Designer at Barclays. Skills: software design, distributed systems, microservices, API-based architectures, cloud platforms, containerization, modern programming languages. design, develop and improve software. Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
operational effectiveness; deliver on work that impacts the whole business function; create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard; meet required outcomes; strengthening controls in relation to the work done; achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function; keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy
Industry & Context.
solve problems creatively and effectively
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
creating scalable, maintainable, and high‑performance software designs using industry‑aligned engineering methodologies, designing distributed systems, microservices, and API‑based architectures, system design frameworks, observability tools, create architecture diagrams (C4 model, sequence diagrams, class models), cloud platforms (Openshift/AWS), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), modern programming languages (Java/Spring Boot, Angular JS, Node. js etc. ), secure coding standard
Nice to Have
exposure to event‑driven architecture (Kafka, queues, streaming), experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, secure coding standards, banking domain knowledge, working in control environment, performance improvement, Fine tuning of JVM type of work
What You'll Do.
develop and improve software
Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions
Ensuring that code is scalable
and optimized for performance
Adherence to secure coding practices
Implementation of effective unit testing practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; participate in code reviews; Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions; Lead a team performing complex tasks; 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; Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas; Collaborate with other areas of work; Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information; Communicate complex information; Influence or convince stakeholders
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information
Process & Methodology
Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes
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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