Barclays
SoftwareEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“Software Engineer at Barclays. Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, OpenShift, microservices architecture. 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.
problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot complex systems; solve problems creatively and effectively
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Java, Spring Boot, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, Oracle, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, AWS, OpenShift, Kafka, RabbitMQ, RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, secure coding practices
Nice to Have
Agile methodologies, DevOps culture
What You'll Do.
develop and improve software
development and delivery of high-quality software solutions
ensuring 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
adherence to secure coding practices
implementation of effective unit testing practices
lead the design and development of enterprise-grade applications
design and implement cloud-native solutions
ensure code quality through best practices in design patterns
and performance optimization
mentor junior developers
contribute to technical leadership
setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines
spearhead the evolution of infrastructure and deployment pipelines
build and manage robust
and secure infrastructure
ensure seamless delivery of digital solutions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers; Collaboration with peers; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical leadership across the team; Lead a team performing complex tasks; Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions; 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 to achieve outcomes
Communication Scope
Communicate complex information; Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Process & Methodology
Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes, lead collaborative assignments, identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes, 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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