Tech Lead, Central Risk Platform – VP

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

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Tech Lead for the Central Risk Book, VP level, to drive development of critical risk platforms that underpin strategy, resilience and regulatory excellence. You will shape technical direction and mentor teams while partnering with traders, quants and stakeholders across global risk governance.

This high-impact role sits at the intersection of technology and front-office risk. The role requires leadership in designing scalable Java applications, leveraging AI-assisted coding

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-performance Java applications in a financial services setting.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams including traders and quants.
• Mentor engineers, review code, and promote best practices in design and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams to deliver scalable risk platforms supporting strategic planning.
• Drive technical direction, oversee long-running projects, and balance short/long-term goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
• Enforce standards, peer reviews, and testing to ensure quality and resilience.

Skills

High-performance Java apps

AI-assisted coding tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship & code reviews

Strategic technical direction

Risk governance

Scalable system design

Tools

Java ecosystem

Job description

Barclays is seeking a Tech Lead for the Central Risk Book, VP level, to drive development of critical risk platforms that underpin strategy, resilience and regulatory excellence. You will shape technical direction and mentor teams while partnering with traders, quants and stakeholders across global risk governance.

This high-impact role sits at the intersection of technology and front-office risk. The role requires leadership in designing scalable Java applications, leveraging AI-assisted coding