Senior Software Engineer - VP

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

Job summary

Barclays is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - VP to lead the integration of technical leadership and manage enterprise system integrations. This role involves working on the digital asset platform, connecting it with core banking systems and third-party providers.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in full-stack delivery, knowledge of DLT platforms, and experience in developing smart contracts. The role offers a collaborative environment focused on leadership and innovative software solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in full-stack engineering delivery.
• Deep knowledge of DLT platforms like Hyperledger Besu.
• Proven experience in developing and deploying smart contracts.
• Experience building end-to-end digital asset platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Promote code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Adhere to secure coding practices.

Skills

Java-based microservices

APIs

Distributed Ledger Technology

Blockchain architecture

Smart contracts development

Payment systems knowledge

Job description

Embark your transformative journey as a Senior Software Engineer - VP. You are accountable for the integration of technical leadership and delivery of enterprise and external system integrations for the digital asset platform. This role focuses on connecting the platform with core banking systems, payments, compliance, data platforms, and third‑party providers, enabling seamless end‑to‑end digital asset processing across the enterprise and ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading full‑stack engineering delivery, with hands‑on expertise in Java‑based microservices, APIs, and modern application architectures.
• Deep knowledge of DLT platforms (e.g., Hyperledger Besu / EVM‑based networks) and blockchain architecture concepts.
• Proven experience in developing and deploying smart contracts (e.g., Solidity) with strong focus on security and lifecycle management.
• Experience building end‑to‑end digital asset / tokenisation platforms, including integration with wallets, custody, and transaction signing systems.
• Strong understanding of scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise systems, including API design and distributed architectures.

Highly Valued Skills

• Knowledge of payment systems, payments processing, including domestic and international payments, instant payments, and digital assets.
• Knowledge of blockchain or distributed ledger technology (such as Ethereum) for secure transaction systems and how to integrate with them.
• Deep understanding of common design patterns, software engineering fundamentals, and best practices.

Relevant assessment may include critical skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

Location: Pune, India.

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

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 address breaches of policies/procedures.
• If managing a team, define jobs and responsibilities, plan for the department’s future needs and operations, counsel employees on performance, and contribute to employee pay decisions/changes. Lead specialists to influence operations, balancing short and long‑term goals, and ensuring budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver consistently excellent standards. The four LEAD behaviours are: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• For an individual contributor, act as subject‑matter expert within own discipline, guide technical direction, lead collaborative, multi‑year assignments, and coach less‑experienced specialists while providing information affecting long‑term profitability, 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 related to the work your team does.
• Show comprehensive understanding of organisational functions to support business goals.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, keeping up to speed with business activity and 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 incorporate outcomes of extensive research into 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.