Engineering Manager – VP

Barclays; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is looking for an Engineering Manager – VP to lead the Global Technology team in Pune, India. This role involves managing stakeholder relationships and overseeing software development initiatives that drive business success.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering and extensive experience in Oracle PL/SQL, along with familiarity with various banking applications. This role provides opportunities for leadership and contribution to innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven application development experience in Oracle PL/SQL.
• Experience in a large IT organization working in a support environment.
• In-depth knowledge of banking applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software using various engineering methodologies.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define software requirements.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations.

Skills

Oracle PL/SQL

People management

Banking applications/products knowledge

UNIX knowledge

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Financial services industry knowledge

Education

Masters or Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Service Now

Job description

At Barclays, we don’t just adapt to the future – we create it. Embark on a transformative journey as an Engineering Manager – VP, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Barclays Global Technology team. You will manage stakeholder relationships, communicate complex ideas effectively, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors Degree (preferably in Computer Science/Engineering)
• Proven application development experience in Oracle PL/SQL for banking applications/products (Avaloq knowledge would be an added advantage) and people management skills.
• Experience in a 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.
• Avaloq Script / Oracle PL/SQL
• Knowledge of UNIX, Agile Central and version control tools
• Working knowledge of any banking products. Experience with Avaloq or alternatively in other core banking solutions (e.g., Finacle, T24, BaNCS etc.)
• Full understanding of the software development life‑cycle.
• Good to have working knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Service Now and Agile.
• In‑depth knowledge of and proven track record in the financial services industry.
• Excellent overall knowledge of banking applications and in‑depth knowledge of several functional modules such as security trading, order management, settlement, corporate actions, credit, payments etc.
• Excellent communication skills, stakeholder management skills, conflict management skills.

Highly Valued Skills

• Leadership experience in Private Banking IT delivery programs.
• Good to have working knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, Visio, Service Now and Agile.

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, digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

The location for this role is Pune, IN.

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 using industry‑aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimised 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.

Vice President Expectations

• 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 escalating breaches of policies/procedures.
• Define jobs and responsibilities, plan for the department’s future needs and operations, counsel employees on performance and contribute to employee pay decisions/changes. Potentially lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, aligning short‐ and long‑term goals and ensuring budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• Demonstrate clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• For an individual contributor, act as a subject‑matter expert within own discipline, guide technical direction, lead collaborative, multi‑year assignments, and coach less experienced specialists while informing long‑term profits, organisational risks, and strategic decisions.
• Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross‑functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, supporting the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation’s functions to contribute to achieving the business goals.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, supporting business‑aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
• Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought, comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In‑depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem‑solving processes.
• Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills 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.