Market Risk Developer

Barclays UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented software developer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design, develop, and enhance software solutions that empower customers and colleagues alike. Your expertise in .Net development and Full Stack capabilities will be pivotal in delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software. You'll collaborate with product managers and designers to ensure alignment with business objectives while fostering a culture of code quality and innovation. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in .Net development with a focus on functional programming.
• Strong background in Full Stack Development and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements.

Skills

.Net development (F#/C#)

Full Stack Development

NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB)

Data Analytics

UI/Web development

Investment banking experience

High-quality code appreciation

Job description

Join us at Barclays, where you'll design, develop, and improve software, utilizing various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

To be successful, you should have experience with:

• Working as a .Net developer (F#/C#) with a functional programming background
• Working as a Full Stack Developer
• NoSQL database solutions, e.g., MongoDB

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Data Analytics or Data Engineering experience
• Familiarity with UI/Web development
• Experience working in an investment bank (preferably in Market Risk Technology)
• Appreciation for high-quality code

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

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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Staying informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contributing 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

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop 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 organization 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 practices (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.