Innovative Software Developer

We are seeking an accomplished Software Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative software solutions. This role offers a unique chance to utilize cutting-edge technology and drive excellence in our digital landscape.

• This position involves designing, developing, and improving software that meets business needs and provides exceptional capabilities for customers and colleagues.
• The successful candidate will possess industry-aligned programming skills and expertise in frameworks and tools. They will also be responsible for ensuring code scalability, maintainability, and performance optimization.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and engineers is essential to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• The ideal candidate will participate in code reviews, promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing, and stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations.
• They will also adhere to secure coding practices, implement effective unit testing, and contribute to the organization's technical communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.

The role requires strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, as well as experience in mentoring junior resources. Excellent communication skills and good interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively are highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and engineers.
• Participation in code reviews and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Adherence to secure coding practices and implementation of effective unit testing.
• Contribution to the organization's technical communities.

Accountabilities:

• 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.

Leadership Behaviours:

• To create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard.
• To lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments.
• To consult on complex issues and provide advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• To identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• To take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• To 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.
• To collaborate with other areas of work for business-aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• To 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.
• To communicate complex information.
• To influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• To demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship.
• To demonstrate the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.