Barclays

Assistant VP, DevOps Engineer

Barclays$189K — $199K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software development, particularly in DevOps environments.
  • Strong knowledge of programming languages and frameworks relevant to high-quality software solutions.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) methodologies and tools.
  • Proficient in secure coding practices and unit testing techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-quality software solutions utilizing industry standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define project requirements and solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews to enhance software quality and share knowledge.
  • Contribute to technology communities, focusing on continuous improvement and innovation.
  • Implement secure coding practices to safeguard sensitive data and mitigate vulnerabilities.
  • Lead or guide team members through complex assignments, ensuring effective collaboration and methodology integration.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • Life insurance and additional paid leave for qualifying situations.
  • Eligibility for incentive awards.
  • Flexible telecommuting options (hybrid role).
Full 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 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, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
  • Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute 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.


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 on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
  • 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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
  • Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
  • Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
  • Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
  • Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
  • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
  • Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
  • Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
  • Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.


What will you be doing?

Barclays Services Corp. seeks Assistant VP, DevOps Engineer in Whippany, NJ (multiple positions):

  • Utilize computer science and IT engineering skills to support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach and maintain environment stability.
  • Work with functional leads and business facing teams in other regions to translate and accurately understand business requirements.
  • Ensure that the applications developed comprise a coherent part of the trading toolkit that interoperates with other components in the EQIT platform.
  • Ensure that the development approach is extremely iterative with continuous client participation and feedback.
  • Work on developing 'best practice' standards and will work with development teams to ensure these standards are adhered to.
  • Ensure effective communication and collaboration within all the regions across globe.
  • Ensure the expectations of stakeholders are well managed during the lifecycle of the project.
  • Ensure the problem statement is clear and ensure solutions and decisions are executed with collaboration from senior team members.
  • May telecommute pursuant to company policies (hybrid role).


Minimum Salary: $189,592.00 per year

Maximum Salary: $199,592.00 per year

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

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of a competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This position is eligible for an incentive award.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British multinational investment bank and financial services company. The company was founded in 1690 and is headquartered in London, England. Barclays provides a range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, and wealth management. The company operates in over 40 countries and has over 83,000 employees. In 2020, Barclays reported revenue of £21.8 billion and net income of £1.5 billion. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more about Barclays
Size
81,600 employees
Market Cap
$30.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.3 billion
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
-5%
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