Lead Engineering

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent in Pune is seeking an Assistant Vice President to design and develop software solutions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency in languages like Java, Kotlin, or JavaScript/React and have a strong background in software development best practices.

This position involves collaboration across teams, leading developers, solving complex problems, and ensuring high-quality code. The role offers opportunities for leadership and innovation within a vibrant tech community.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, or JavaScript/React.
• Experience with SDLC, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and articulate technical concepts.
• Experience guiding junior developers and contributing to technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define software requirements.
• Lead a team and set objectives for team members.
• Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technological communities.
• Ensure adherence to secure coding practices.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

JavaScript/React

Database design and optimisation

RESTful API design

Unit testing

System design

AI tools

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 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 organisation’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 work that impacts the whole business function.

Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraise performance relative to objectives and determine reward outcomes.

For People Leaders: demonstrate leadership behaviours that create an environment for colleagues to thrive. The four LEAD behaviours are: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.

For individual contributors: lead collaborative assignments, guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for additional areas of specialisation, identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, consult on complex issues, provide advice to People Leaders, mitigate risk, develop new policies and procedures, and manage risk and strengthen controls.

Lead Engineering – Barclays

Responsible for supporting the successful delivery of location strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. Spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. Harness cutting‑edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Programming in Java, Kotlin, or JavaScript/React – demonstrate proficiency depending on role.
• Building and shipping production applications – proven experience from concept to deployment with SDLC, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking – break down complex problems, debug systematically, and design efficient solutions.
• Collaboration and communication – work in cross‑functional teams, explain technical concepts clearly, document work, and actively participate in code reviews.
• Leadership and mentoring – guide junior developers, contribute to technical decisions, and help raise team standards.

Valued Technical Skills

• Database design and optimisation – relational databases (SQL, PostgreSQL) or NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• RESTful API design and development – building, consuming, or designing REST APIs with HTTP protocols, authentication mechanisms.
• Testing and quality assurance – unit testing frameworks, integration testing, or end‑to‑end testing; test‑driven development practices.
• System design and scalability – building scalable systems, handling performance bottlenecks, caching strategies, mobile‑app architecture patterns.
• AI proficiency – leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Claude) for code generation, documentation, debugging, and problem‑solving.
• Continuous learning mindset – engagement with emerging technologies, open‑source contributions, technical blogs, side projects.

Assessment Focus

Key critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology. Job‑specific technical skills are also assessed.

Location

The role is based out of Pune.