Technical Product Owner, Core Processor - AVP

Barclays•Jefferson, CO

1d•$120,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Barclays is hiring a Technical Product Owner, Core Processor - AVP to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of next-generation Core Processor integration platforms supporting the bank’s digital transformation programs. The role oversees API platforms, Event Streaming ecosystems, cloud-native capabilities, and secure file exchange solutions that enable scalable, resilient, real-time business services across the enterprise. The position supports strategic products used for customer transactions and modernization of core processor integrations through AWS, APIs, Event Streaming/Kafka, and S3-based integration patterns. The role also involves delivering high-quality software solutions, collaborating across functions and with engineers, maintaining code quality and secure coding practices, and contributing to effective testing. At the AVP level, the position advises and influences decisions, contributes to policy development, takes ownership of operational effectiveness and risk controls, and collaborates across business and technology areas. Depending on whether the role has leadership responsibilities, it may include leading and coaching a team or leading collaborative assignments and guiding team members. The role is located in Barclays’ Whippany, New Jersey office.

Requirements

Experience in product ownership, product management, or platform management delivering enterprise technology solutions in banking, payments, financial services, or processor modernization.
Extensive knowledge of core processing platforms, card processing ecosystems, payment processing, authorization services, transaction lifecycle processes, and processor integration models.
Proficiency in API product management, REST APIs, microservices, API governance, and API platforms such as AWS API Gateway, Apigee, MuleSoft, Kong, or similar.
Demonstrated experience with event-driven architecture, Apache Kafka, Amazon MSK, event streaming, schema governance, replay processing, retry frameworks, and dead-letter queue (DLQ) patterns.
Deep understanding of AWS cloud services, including EKS, ECS/Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, SNS, SQS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, KMS, PrivateLink, and Route 53, and experience designing cloud-native integration solutions.
Ability to collaborate across functions and business divisions and influence stakeholders.
Knowledge and application of risk management, controls, and governance practices.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CSPO, PSPO, or SAFe POPM.
AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Developer, or AWS Advanced Networking experience.
Experience with TSYS, Fiserv, FIS, First Data, card processors, payment networks, digital banking platforms, or large-scale processor modernization programs.
Knowledge of S3-based file transfer solutions, API modernization, and Event Streaming architectures in regulated environments.
Experience with DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), platform observability, resiliency engineering, and operational governance frameworks.
Understanding of cloud security, risk governance, compliance frameworks, and financial services regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Drive the vision, strategy, and execution of next-generation Core Processor integration platforms.
Oversee API platforms, Event Streaming ecosystems, cloud-native capabilities, and secure file exchange solutions.
Develop and deliver high-quality software solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, engineers, and other functions to define requirements, devise solutions, and ensure integration with business objectives.
Participate in code reviews and promote code quality and knowledge sharing.
Stay informed about technology trends and contribute to technology communities.
Apply secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities and protect sensitive data.
Implement effective unit testing practices to support code design, readability, and reliability.
Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
Lead teams or collaborative assignments, guide colleagues, and support development and performance objectives as applicable.
Consult on complex issues and advise People Leaders on escalated issues.
Identify ways to mitigate risk, develop supporting policies and procedures, and strengthen controls and governance.
Analyze complex data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Demonstrate Barclays Values and Mindset.