Senior Java Developer - Equity Derivatives AVP

Barclays•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Embark on a transformative journey as an Senior Java Developer - Equity Derivatives AVP at Barclays. Our vision is clear - to redefine the future of banking through innovative solutions. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your skills in Java, Spring, SQL, and Equity Derivative will make a tangible impact. In this role, you will work closely with the trading desk in New York on strategic growth and control projects. Your contributions will directly influence high-value trading systems and drive business performance.

Requirements

Core Java skills, including but not limited to Generics, Collections, Multithreading, I/O, Streams, and JDBC, be 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.
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
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.