Senior AVP Java Developer - Equity Derivatives

Barclays•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Senior AVP Java Developer specializing in Equity Derivatives at Barclays. The purpose of the role is to design, develop, and improve software using various engineering methodologies to provide business, platform, and technology capabilities. The developer will work closely with the trading desk in New York on strategic growth and control projects, influencing high-value trading systems and driving business performance. The role involves developing and delivering high-quality, scalable, maintainable, and performance-optimized software solutions. Collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers is expected, as is participation in code reviews and knowledge sharing. Adherence to secure coding practices and implementation of effective unit testing are crucial. For leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate specific behaviors (Listen and be authentic, Energise and inspire, Align across the enterprise, Develop others). For individual contributors, they will lead collaborative assignments, guide team members, identify needs for other specializations, and identify new directions for assignments. They will also consult on complex issues, advise People Leaders, identify ways to mitigate risk, develop new policies/procedures, and take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls. This role requires understanding how different areas coordinate and contribute to organizational objectives, collaborating with business-aligned support areas, and engaging in complex analysis of data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively. Communication of complex information and influencing stakeholders are also key aspects of the role. All colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays Values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, Stewardship) and the Barclays Mindset (Empower, Challenge, Drive).

Requirements

Core Java skills, including but not limited to Generics, Collections, Multithreading, I/O, Streams, and JDBC
Proficient in reading, writing, and debugging multithreaded Java code
Reviewing multi-layered of problems and translating solutions into programs using OOP fundamentals
Writing effective unit test cases, to validate solutions and ensure the reliability of your solutions
Technologies supporting Java development and deployment, including Spring, Maven, and XML
Equity Derivatives products and trade capture/lifecycle management

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and maintaining SOA-based applications in AWS
Familiarity with Oracle Coherence and relevant practical experience
Understanding of messaging platforms such as MQ and Solace, including design patterns for producing and consuming messages
Proficiency in Unix shell scripting and/or Python
Knowledge of containerization technologies, preferably Docker and Kubernetes

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments.
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.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.