Equities Cash - VP Java Software Engineer

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a VP Java Software Engineer to enhance trading solutions within the Equities Cash team. This role involves designing and maintaining robust systems that support modern ecosystems. You will collaborate with product managers and engineers to deliver high-quality software, ensuring scalability and performance. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess advanced programming skills in Java and Python, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity, service, and excellence, and contribute to innovative financial solutions.

Qualifications

• Understanding of front-to-back Equities asset class and workflow.
• Proven track record in software deliveries and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and improve software for business capabilities.
• Ensure high-quality software solutions through collaboration.

Skills

Java

Python

Angular

Kafka

Solace

MQ

Database tuning

Problem solving

Incident management

Regulatory Reporting

Cloud computing

GenAI

Job description

Join us as a VP Java Software Engineer within the Equities Cash team, where you will play a critical role in fortifying our simplification and modernisation strategy by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust trading solutions.
Alongside this, you will also be responsible for embedding the necessary elasticity needed to support modern ecosystems. If you’re passionate about building highly capable and performant systems and thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment, we want you on our team!

To be successful as a VP Java Software Engineer, you should have:

• A front-to-back Equities asset class and workflow understanding, particularly Cash Equities
• Advanced Java, Python, and Angular programming skills with DevOps
• In-depth familiarity with one or more middleware Messaging systems such as Kafka, Solace, and MQ
• Highly confident in Database queries and tuning
• A proven track record of software deliveries, risk management, and application of controls

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Problem solving and Incident management, including stakeholder communication and handling
• Regulatory Reporting knowledge such as MiFID, Bluesheets, and Act Reporting
• Proficiency in Cloud computing and GenAI

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role would be based out of our London Canary Wharf office.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and improve software, utilizing 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, plan for the department’s future needs and operations, counsel employees on performance, and contribute to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead specialists to influence departmental operations, aligning with strategic and tactical priorities, while balancing short- and long-term goals and ensuring budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate leadership behaviors to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver excellence. The four LEAD behaviors are: Listen and be authentic, Energize and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• For individual contributors, they will be subject matter experts guiding technical direction, leading multi-year assignments, mentoring less experienced team members, and influencing strategic decisions.
• Advise key stakeholders, including leadership, on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, supporting the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability in managing risks and strengthening controls.
• Understand organizational functions to contribute to business goals.
• Collaborate across support areas to stay aligned with business strategies.
• Develop solutions based on complex analytical thinking, research, and innovative problem solving.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with stakeholders, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.