Technology Analyst

2755 Barclays Services Corpor; Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,550 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Barclays Services Corp. seeks a Technology Analyst in Whippany, NJ to design, develop and improve software across diverse platforms. You will prototype financial models with Quants and Trading Desk developers in a rapid application mode, adapting requirements to market and client conditions.

The role involves analyzing systems, optimizing performance, and delivering secure, well-documented solutions while collaborating with product managers, designers and engineers to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software development teams and delivering scalable solutions.
• Strong understanding of secure coding and testing practices.
• Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate into robust software designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team, allocating work and coordinating resources.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices and code quality.
• Design, develop, and deliver software solutions across Windows/Linux environments.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Software design

Code reviews

Security practices

Tools

Windows

Unix

Java

NoSQL

Linux

Python

Hadoop

Cloud computing

Web technologies

Data science

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 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. 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.

Analyst Expectations

To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement. Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in the assigned area of expertise and thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within that area.

• Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• When 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: Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others.
• For an individual contributor, develop technical expertise in the work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate. Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area and partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for the end results of a team’s operational processing and activities. Escalate breaches of policies and procedures appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies and procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within the own area of expertise, taking ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls.
• Deliver work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how the sub‑function integrates with the function, alongside knowledge of the organization’s products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to achieving the objectives of the organization sub‑function.
• Make evaluative judgments based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail, and resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex or sensitive information. Act as a contact point for stakeholders outside the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organization.

What will you be doing?

Barclays Services Corp. seeks a Technology Analyst in Whippany, NJ (multiple positions available). Design and develop solutions to complex application problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Prototype financial models working closely with Quants and Trading Desk developers collocated on the trading floor in a Rapid Application Mode, adjusting to the changing requirements based on market and client conditions.

• Analyze, develop, and operationalize complete computer systems.
• Evaluate existing systems to determine effectiveness and suggest changes to meet organizational requirements.
• Identify system data, hardware, or software components required to meet users’ needs.
• Optimize systems and applications and perform analysis to improve processes.
• Develop intuitive user interfaces for applications.
• Install, test and maintain existing and new systems.
• Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.
• Perform security analyses of developed or packaged software components.
• Provide technical guidance or support for the development or troubleshooting of systems.
• Evaluate current or emerging technologies to consider factors such as cost, portability, compatibility, or usability.
• Work in a varied and technical environment including Windows, Unix, Java, NoSQL, Linux, Python, Hadoop, scripting languages, cloud computing, web technologies, data science and data engineering activities and real‑time systems.

Salary and Benefits

Minimum Salary: $150,550 per year | Maximum Salary: $160,000 per year. This position is eligible for an incentive award. Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.