VP- Senior Java Developer

Company: Barclays
Location: Hanover
Posted on: April 11, 2021

Job Description:

In Barclays Technology, we build solutions that make life simple for our customers. Solutions that are global, agile and smart. As a part of our team, you'll recode and reimagine, learn and adapt. Rewire what the world needs, and look ahead. This is where you can be at your best. Where you can redefine the future of finance. Senior Java Developer - Equities Core Valuations and Analytics Whippany, NJ As a Barclays senior software engineer, you will have management responsibility for a team of about 3-5 senior and junior developers. The role will report directly to the global head of equities risk platform and will be expected to manage the book of work of the local NJ team, as well as provide growth opportunities for the team members. Close interaction with team leads in the other regions (London, Hong Kong, Pune, Chennai) as well as business stakeholder is key to successful delivery. Due to the nature of the platform, candidates are also expected to liaise with other teams such as quants and valuation and pricing teams in order to identify and manage dependencies . Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality and innovation behind us. We've helped millions of individuals and businesses thrive, creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. An important and growing presence in India, we offer careers providing endless opportunity. What will you be doing? --- Work closely with existing leads to review current platform architecture and propose and implement changes geared towards performance improvements, simplification and technical debt reduction.--- Build Proof of Concepts of alternative architecture in the areas of UI/Server interaction, micro services and of new distributed caching technologies.--- Share expertise in specific technical areas to ensure other developers can contribute to any new proposed architecture or technologies adoption.--- Develop new functionality to support business growth and strategic integration programs. What we're looking for: --- Proficiency in the development of multithreaded Core Java applications and proficiency in software development process and best practices (TDD, code reviews etc.).--- Solid understanding of architecture and product design principles, in particular with respect with large scale, real-time applications.--- Knowledge of design patterns, data structures and algorithms. Providing guidance others in the team on using them appropriately. Skills that will help you in the role: --- Knowledge of Oracle Coherence caching or alternatives such as Apache Ignite/Grid Gain--- Experience in building real-time 2/3 tier applications with understanding of front to back flows between thin UI clients and Java back-end (eg RESTful services, Angular, WPF, ZeroC ICE framework etc.)--- Knowledge of Equities Derivatives financial products and related risk measures and pricing Where will you be working? At Barclays, we are proud to be redefining the future of finance and here at Whippany we are defining the future of the workplace and the future of the way we work and live. We are creating a unique community, one of four strategic tech-enabled hubs that will redefine opportunity for everyone who works here. Whatever you do at Whippany, you'll have every chance to build a world-class career in this world-class environment. Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. Our Values Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it. Our Diversity We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals. It is the policy of Barclays to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. Dynamic working gives everyone at Barclays the opportunity to integrate professional and personal lives, if you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager. Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us. However high you rise at Barclays, we believe all our employees should receive a competitive package of core benefits flexible to you and your family's needs. At Barclays, you'll support our customers and clients, and we'll support you with rewards that will genuinely make a difference. Private medical care Competitive pay Life assurance Pension contribution Income protection Voluntary benefits Success profile To be successful in Barclays Technology, there are a few things we look for. Creativity, curiosity, and an excitement of what we can offer, and what you can do here. Languages and Technologies We really love to code. And we love to make that code work for our millions of global customers. Built in a way that makes life simpler. For you, that means reinventing what money means to the world. It means going that step further to develop something that can handle millions of trades or millions of transactions a day. It's a big responsibility. Are you ready to rethink your future? Barclays workforce of the future Financial services is going through a massive transformation, and here at Barclays we're leading the way. People are our greatest asset. And that's why we give our colleagues the opportunity and space to explore their ideas, and innovate on a global scale. Find out more about what our leaders think the Barclays workforce of the future will look like. "I'm really pleased with the work I've done so far. Because Barclays relies on technology to provide services that are so important to millions of people, we value quality over quantity, especially in software design." Dalibor Wolf Team, Prague "Working here makes me feel supported, valued, recognised, appreciated and has given me plenty of opportunities to grow." Minal ETL Developer in Market Risk, Glasgow "Barclays is a great place to work because the teams here have a very positive energy to them. There is a lot of camaraderie and team spirit here." Niraj Engineering Lead, Fraud Detection, Whippany "One of my favourite things about working for Barclays is the freedom to explore different technical solutions to a variety of problems. It's a great way of expanding my knowledge and keeps me on my toes!" Sara "I'm really pleased with the work I've done so far. Because Barclays relies on technology to provide services that are so important to millions of people, we value quality over quantity, especially in software design." Dalibor Wolf Team, Prague "Working here makes me feel supported, valued, recognised, appreciated and has given me plenty of opportunities to grow." Minal ETL Developer in Market Risk, Glasgow "Barclays is a great place to work because the teams here have a very positive energy to them. There is a lot of camaraderie and team spirit here." Niraj Engineering Lead, Fraud Detection, Whippany "One of my favourite things about working for Barclays is the freedom to explore different technical solutions to a variety of problems. It's a great way of expanding my knowledge and keeps me on my toes!" Sara "I'm really pleased with the work I've done so far. Because Barclays relies on technology to provide services that are so important to millions of people, we value quality over quantity, especially in software design."

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