Atlas Developer

Barclays UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Join us as an Atlas Developer at Barclays, where you will be a member of the global team responsible for building and enhancing the next generation of Barclays’ Atlas Platform. You will be responsible for the development and timely delivery of new and/or existing software, working with project managers and software engineers, both internal and external to the Atlas Trade team. You'll also be responsible for interacting with the end users in London from time to time to understand issues/feedback and incorporate the same in developing solutions.

To be successful as an Atlas Developer, you should have:

• Core Java skills, including but not limited to Generics, Collections, Multithreading, Input/Output, Streams and database connectivity, and proficiency in reading, writing, and debugging multithreaded Java code.
• Spring framework experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex problems and translate solutions into programs using Object-Oriented Programming fundamentals, along with strong proficiency in writing unit test cases for your solutions.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Knowledge of Oracle Coherence and related relevant experience.
• Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Message Queue and Solace and related design patterns for producing and consuming messages.
• Knowledge of containers - preferably Docker.
• Financial knowledge.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is hybrid and is based in London.

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.

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions 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, participation in code reviews, and promotion of 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness while collaborating 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, appraising performance relative to objectives and determining reward outcomes.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• For an individual contributor, lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identifying the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialization to complete assignments. Identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, employing 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 develop 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 closely related to that of other areas, requiring an understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization 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, to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information, which could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge, and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.