QIS Technology – Tech Lead

Barclays; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a QIS Technology – Tech Lead in New York to guide a high-performing team delivering a next-generation client reporting platform. You will drive automation, align tech decisions with business goals, and influence a global transformation.

Strong leadership and hands-on coding in Java and Python are essential. Ideal candidates bring experience with enterprise reporting, risk controls, and collaboration with Trading teams.

Qualifications

• Designed and built enterprise solutions using Java.
• Proficient in Python for fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Experience with Power BI reporting and structured/unstructured data.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Oversee risk, transformation, and governance in projects.
• Collaborate with Trading and Structuring teams for front-office alignment.

Skills

Java

Python

Power BI

Quant strategies

Oracle

SQL Server

Airflow

Dagster

Team leadership

Front Office

Docker

Cloud

Kubernetes

KDB

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Barclays tech stack

Job description

Embark on a transformative journey as a QIS Technology – Tech Lead. At Barclays, our vision is clear –to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. Join us in shaping the future of client reporting by driving the delivery of a strategic, next-generation platform that will enhance client experience, drive automation, and support business growth on a global scale. This is a unique opportunity to influence a high-profile transformation, work with next-generation technologies, and make a tangible impact in a role that combines strategic leadership, innovation, and business value.

To be successful as a QIS Technology- Tech Lead, you should have:

• Knowledge in designing and developing enterprise solutions using Java

• Experience with Python and able to leverage it to create fit for purpose solutions

• Experience with reporting solutions like Power BI and creating user friendly reporting solutions using structured and unstructured data

• Experience in working with Quantitative Strategies or Indices and relevant product knowledge related to Equity and/or Commodity derivatives

• Ability in working with database and data stores – Oracle, SQL Server

Other highly valued skills include:

• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or Dagster

• Validated ability to oversee and develop high-performing teams of 4-8 professionals

• Experience working in a Front Office environment, partnering closely with Trading and Structuring teams

• Experience with Docker, Cloud technologies, and Kubernetes

• Knowledge of KDB

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

This role is located in our New York, NY office.

Minimum Salary: $170,000
Maximum Salary: $230,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Purpose of the role

To lead and manage engineering teams, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions, driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical decisions with business objectives.

Accountabilities

• Lead engineering teams effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture to achieve project goals and meet organizational objectives.
• Oversee timelines, team allocation, risk management and task prioritization to ensure the successful delivery of solutions within scope, time, and budget.
• Mentor and support team members' professional growth, conduct performance reviews, provide actionable feedback, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluation and enhancement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, streamline workflows, and optimize team productivity.
• Collaboration with business partners, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure a cohesive approach to product development.
• Enforcement of technology standards, facilitate peer reviews, and implement robust testing practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.

Vice President Expectations

• To 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 escape breaches of policies/procedures..
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
• 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 will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting 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, in support of 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 functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for 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 in order 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.