Avaloq Developer

Barclays; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Pune seeks an Avaloq Developer to design, develop and improve software for banking platforms, leveraging Oracle PL/SQL and Avaloq knowledge to deliver robust solutions.

You will collaborate with engineers, analysts and stakeholders, apply secure coding practices, and perform unit testing to ensure high-quality, scalable software across the stack.

The role requires strong analytical skills and familiarity with UNIX, Agile Central, SVN, and the software development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors Degree (preferably in Computer Science/Engineering).
• Strong Oracle PL/SQL development experience in banking applications; Avaloq knowledge would be an added advantage.
• Experience in large IT organizations working in a support environment with mission critical systems and batch processing.
• Oracle PL/SQL / Avaloq scripting.
• Knowledge of UNIX, Agile Central and SVN.
• Working knowledge on Avaloq or other core banking solutions (e.g. Finacle, T24, BaNCS).
• Software development lifecycle experience.

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions using industry standard languages, frameworks and tools.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to define software requirements and solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of code quality.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and contribute to engineering communities to foster technical growth.
• Adhere to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect data.
• Implement effective unit testing to ensure code quality and reliability.

Skills

Oracle PL/SQL

Avaloq scripting

UNIX

Agile Central

SVN

Banking domain

Analysis & problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

Service Now

Agile

Job description

Join us as an Avaloq Developer at Barclays, where you'll take part in the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting‑edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. As a part of the team, you will deliver technology stack, using strong analytical and problem solving skills to understand the business requirements and deliver quality solutions. You'll be working on complex technical problems that will involve detailed analytical skills and analysis. This will be done in conjunction with fellow engineers, business analysts and business stakeholders.

To be successful as an Avaloq Developer you should have experience with:

• Masters or Bachelors Degree (preferably in Computer Science/Engineering)
• Strong application development experience with Oracle PL/SQL in banking applications/ products (Avaloq knowledge would be an added advantage).
• Experience in large IT organization working in a support environment, supporting mission critical complex systems utilizing a large number of technologies and heavy reliance on batch processing.
• Oracle PL/SQL / Avaloq script
• Knowledge of UNIX , Agile Central and SVN
• Working knowledge on any banking products. Experience with Avaloq or alternatively in other core banking solutions (e.g. Finacle, T24, BaNCS etc.)
• Software development lifecycle.

Good to have skills:

• Good to have working knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Service Now and Agile.
• In depth knowledge of and proven track record in financial services industry.
• Excellent overall knowledge of banking application and in depth knowledge of several of the functional modules like security trading, order management, settlement, corporate actions, credit, payments etc.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

You may be assessed on 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 is based in Pune.

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.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• 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. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your workand areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub‑function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

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.